Tadashi
Pronunciation: [ t-ahd-AHSH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tadashi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 167 babies have been named Tadashi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tadashi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,044 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,044
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Tadashi
Tadashi is a boy name .
Tadashi is currently ranked #9,044 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tadashi include Tad, Tada, Taday, Tadaie, Shi, Shiy, Shiie, Tay, Taie, and Tadkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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