Riku vs Takai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riku

Boy #4,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, power"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,341
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ri

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Takai

Boy #4,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, valuable"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,312
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Tak

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Popularity Comparison

Riku Rank #4,341
Takai Rank #4,312

Takai is more popular, ranked #4312 vs #4341 for Riku.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Riku ___

  • Riku James
  • Riku Cole
  • Riku Alexander
  • Riku Thomas
  • Riku Kai
  • Riku Jun

Takai ___

  • Takai James
  • Takai Reed
  • Takai Cole
  • Takai Flynn
  • Takai River
  • Takai Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Riku

Kai Hana Sora Yuki Nao

If you choose Takai

Kai Hana Koa Miko Ryu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riku or Takai more popular?

Takai is more popular, ranked #4312 compared to Riku at #4341 in the United States.

What do Riku and Takai mean?

Riku means "strength, power" (Japanese origin). Takai means "precious, valuable" (Japanese origin).

Are Riku and Takai boy or girl names?

Riku is primarily a boy name. Takai is primarily a boy name.

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