What origin is the name Taiji?

Taiji comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Taiji — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Taiji

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Taiji

Taiji

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Taiji (たいじ) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Japanese elements for second and great son. A common traditional naming pattern for the second-born male in a family.".

The meaning of Taiji is "From Japanese elements for second and great son. A common traditional naming pattern for the second-born male in a family." — a boy name of Japanese origin. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: たいじ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Japanese elements for second and great son. A common traditional naming pattern for the second-born male in a family.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as たいじ

Quick answers about Taiji

What does Taiji mean?

Taiji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese elements for second and great son. A common traditional naming pattern for the second-born male in a family.".

How popular is Taiji?

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Sister names that go with Taiji

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Taiji.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Taiji

Taiji means "From Japanese elements for second and great son. A common traditional naming pattern for the second-born male in a family." — these names share that spirit.

Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Owen — "Owen comes from the Welsh Owain, possibly from the Latin Eugenius, meaning 'well born' or 'noble'." (Welsh)
Dylan — "Dylan is a Welsh name, possibly meaning 'great tide' or 'son of the sea'. Dylan ail Don is a sea figure in Welsh legend." (Welsh)
Julian — "Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, from Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'youthful' or linked to Jupiter." (Latin)
Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)