Takeshi
Pronunciation: [ t-uhk-EHSH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Takeshi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 238 babies have been named Takeshi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Takeshi is past its peak , currently ranked #37,050 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,050
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Takeshi
Takeshi is a boy name .
Is Takeshi a boy or girl name? Takeshi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,050 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #46,788. Takeshi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Takeshi is currently ranked #37,050 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Takeshi include Tak, Take, Takey, Takeie, Shi, Shiy, Shiie, Tay, Taie, and Takkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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