UK boy's name
Takuma
A masculine Japanese name with various meanings like "artisan" or "skilled artisan".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Takuma is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Takuma popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2011. 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 Takuma. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Takuma ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Takuma.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Takuma as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Takuma mean?
The name Takuma originates from Japan and is primarily a masculine given name. It combines two Japanese words: "taku," meaning "noble" or "virtuous," and "ma," meaning "true" or "sincere." Together, these elements form the meaning "noble sincerity" or "virtuous truth."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Takuma date back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. During this time, the name was primarily used by members of the aristocratic class and the imperial family, reflecting the noble connotations of its meaning.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Takuma was Takuma no Sukune, a renowned poet and courtier who lived during the mid-Heian period (around the 10th century CE). His poetic works were included in the influential imperial anthology of waka poetry, the Kokin Wakashū.
In the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), the name Takuma gained popularity among the samurai class. Takuma Yoshitsune (1159-1189 CE) was a prominent samurai warrior and military commander who played a crucial role in the Genpei War, which established the Kamakura shogunate.
During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the name Takuma was adopted by members of various social classes, including merchants, artisans, and commoners. One notable figure from this era was Takuma Teiji (1758-1837 CE), a renowned scholar and educator who contributed to the study of Japanese classical literature and poetry.
In more recent history, Takuma Sakamoto (1888-1969 CE) was a influential Japanese artist and printmaker known for his woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes from daily life.
Another prominent individual with the name Takuma was Takuma Nishizawa (1924-1997 CE), a Japanese businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Nishizawa Corporation, one of Japan's largest real estate development companies.
While the name Takuma has its origins in ancient Japan, it continues to be a popular choice for baby names in modern times, reflecting the enduring appeal of its noble and virtuous connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Takuma over time
The chart below shows babies named Takuma registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Takuma, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Takuma by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Takuma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Takuma
- Thomas 160,894
- 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
Takuma: questions and answers
How popular is the name Takuma in the UK right now?
In 2011, Takuma was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Takuma most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Takuma in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Takuma?
A masculine Japanese name with various meanings like "artisan" or "skilled artisan".
How many people are called Takuma in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Takuma 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.