Tatsuki
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tatsuki is a Japanese name associated with the meaning “dragon tree”. It is a extremely-rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tatsuki
Tatsuki is a strong and evocative male name of Japanese origin. Its meaning varies depending on the kanji characters used to write it, but common interpretations are highly symbolic. "Tatsu" (竜) often means "dragon," a creature revered in Japanese culture for its power, wisdom, and good fortune. "Ki" can be written with kanji meaning "tree" or "wood" (樹), suggesting rootedness and growth, or "sparkle" or "shine" (輝), implying brilliance and vitality. Thus, Tatsuki can mean "dragon tree," "dragon's hope," or "shining dragon," imbuing the name with a sense of mythical strength and natural beauty or luminous potential.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tatsuki
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tatsuki is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Tatsuki
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tatsuki is listed under Extremely-Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 233M births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 3.68M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tatsuki ranked #13,576 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Tatsuki shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #4,190 in 1996. Its lowest recorded position was #13,576 in 2025. Over the last 29 years (1996–2025) the name fell -9386 places (from #4,190 to #13,576).
Characteristics of the Name Tatsuki
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- i — Boy Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tatsuki employs three syllables with a rhythmic, grounded stress on the second beat. This composition creates a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic. It is frequently associated in pop culture with characters from various Japanese manga and anime series.
Middle Names For Tatsuki
Middle name suggestions for TatsukiMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tatsuki is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Tatsuki David · Tatsuki Devon · Tatsuki Dylan · Tatsuki Derek · Tatsuki Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Tatsuki
Spelled Like Tatsuki Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tatsumi
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Tatsuki in ASL
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