UK boy's name
Taiki
A Japanese masculine name meaning "great radiance or great voyage".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taiki is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taiki popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Taiki. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taiki ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Taiki.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taiki as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Taiki mean?
The name Taiki originates from Japanese language and culture. It is a masculine given name composed of the kanji characters "tai" meaning "great" or "big" and "ki" meaning "tree" or "radiance." The combined meaning of the name Taiki is often interpreted as "great tree" or "magnificent radiance."
In ancient Japanese folklore and literature, the name Taiki was associated with strength, endurance, and resilience, drawing inspiration from the imagery of a mighty tree withstanding the elements. The name was also believed to bestow blessings of vitality and longevity upon the bearer.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Taiki was a renowned samurai warrior from the late 12th century. Taiki Mitsunaga was a skilled swordsman and military strategist who fought alongside the legendary Minamoto clan during the Genpei War between 1180 and 1185.
In the world of Japanese arts, Taiki Hirata (1856-1918) was a celebrated painter and printmaker during the Meiji period. His woodblock prints and ink paintings captured the beauty of nature and traditional Japanese landscapes, earning him widespread acclaim.
Taiki Kon (1923-2007) was a pioneering figure in the field of animation. He was the co-founder of the iconic Ghibli Studios and worked as a producer and screenwriter on several critically acclaimed films, including "Princess Mononoke" and "Spirited Away."
In the realm of sports, Taiki Naito (born 1987) is a professional wrestler and former two-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. His athletic prowess and charismatic persona have made him a fan favorite within the Japanese wrestling community.
Taiki Masuda (born 1994) is a contemporary Japanese actor and model who has gained popularity for his roles in television dramas and films. His talents and striking appearance have earned him a dedicated following, particularly among younger generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taiki over time
The chart below shows babies named Taiki registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taiki, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taiki by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taiki was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Taiki: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taiki in the UK right now?
In 2007, Taiki was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taiki most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Taiki in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taiki?
A Japanese masculine name meaning "great radiance or great voyage".
How many people are called Taiki in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Taiki across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.