Find out how popular the first name Takuya has been for the last 15 years (from 1987 to 2001) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Takuya by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Takuya is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2001, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Takuya.

The history of the first name Takuya

The name Takuya originates from Japanese culture and language. It is a masculine given name that has been in use for many centuries.

The name Takuya is derived from two Japanese words: "taku", meaning "noble" or "valuable", and "ya", meaning "arrow" or "night". Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "noble arrow" or "noble night".

In ancient Japanese texts and records, the name Takuya is mentioned as early as the 8th century AD. It was a common name among samurai warriors and nobility during the feudal era of Japan's history.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Takuya was Takuya Fujiwara, a renowned Japanese poet and scholar who lived from 801 to 857 AD. He was a member of the prestigious Fujiwara clan and played a significant role in the development of Japanese literature.

Another notable figure with the name Takuya was Takuya Tokugawa, a member of the powerful Tokugawa shogunate that ruled Japan from the 17th to the 19th century. He was born in 1634 and served as a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) during his lifetime.

In the modern era, one of the most famous individuals with the name Takuya is Takuya Kimura, a Japanese actor, singer, and talent manager. Born in 1972, he has been a popular figure in Japanese entertainment for decades and has appeared in numerous television dramas, films, and music projects.

Takuya Eguchi is another contemporary figure with this name. He is a professional baseball player from Japan who has played for various teams in the Nippon Professional Baseball league since the late 1990s.

Lastly, Takuya Kuroda is a Japanese musician and composer known for his work in the video game industry. He has composed soundtracks for popular video game franchises such as the Chrono series and the Kingdom Hearts series.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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