Girl name · Japanese
Tsuki
“moon”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Tsuki.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Tsuki — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Tsuki is the Japanese word for moon, written with a single character that also appears in the word for month — the same conflation English keeps in moon and month. As a standalone given name it is uncommon in Japan, where the element usually appears inside compounds like Mizuki or Tsukiko.
The initial ts cluster is the one genuine obstacle for English speakers, who tend to reduce it to s. It has no US ranking and is more familiar from anime than from any real bearer.
Tsu is the natural clip. Two syllables want two or three (Tsuki Rene, Tsuki Amaya). On our vibe map it is Celestial with Modern Minimalist economy.
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All Japanese names →Tsuki — common questions
Is Tsuki a boy or girl name?
Tsuki is traditionally a girl name of Japanese origin.
What does the name Tsuki mean?
Tsuki means “moon” of Japanese origin. Tsuki is the Japanese word for moon, written with a single character that also appears in the word for month — the same conflation English keeps in moon and month. As a standalone given name it is uncommon in Japan, where the element usually appears inside compounds like Mizuki or Tsukiko.
Where does the name Tsuki come from?
Tsuki is Japanese in origin. The initial ts cluster is the one genuine obstacle for English speakers, who tend to reduce it to s. It has no US ranking and is more familiar from anime than from any real bearer.
What are common nicknames for Tsuki?
Tsu and Kiki — the short-forms parents most often use for Tsuki.
How popular is Tsuki?
Tsuki did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Tsuki you might want for the nursery.