What origin is the name Tanjiro?

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

Is Tanjiro a popular name?

Tanjiro is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Tanjiro?

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

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Q: Is Tanjiro a rare name?

Yes. Tanjiro does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tanjiro

Tanjiro

Boy

japanese

3 syllables

Tanjiro is a japanese boy's name meaning "This Japanese name refers to a high-valued second son, combining traditional birth order markers with positive attributes.".

With japanese roots, Tanjiro is a boy name that means "This Japanese name refers to a high-valued second son, combining traditional birth order markers with positive attributes.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Japanese name refers to a high-valued second son, combining traditional birth order markers with positive attributes.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Tanjiro

Very rare in US records

What does Tanjiro mean?

Tanjiro is a boy name of japanese origin meaning "This Japanese name refers to a high-valued second son, combining traditional birth order markers with positive attributes.".