What origin is the name Yakichi?

Yakichi 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 Yakichi — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Yakichi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yakichi

Yakichi

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Yakichi (やきち) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Derived from Japanese 'ya' (eight) and 'kichi' (lucky child). It is a traditional name given to the eighth male child in a family.".

Parents who choose Yakichi pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Derived from Japanese 'ya' (eight) and 'kichi' (lucky child). It is a traditional name given to the eighth male child in a family.". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: やきち
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Japanese 'ya' (eight) and 'kichi' (lucky child). It is a traditional name given to the eighth male child in a family.

Popularity

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

Written as やきち

Quick answers about Yakichi

What does Yakichi mean?

Yakichi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Derived from Japanese 'ya' (eight) and 'kichi' (lucky child). It is a traditional name given to the eighth male child in a family.".

How popular is Yakichi?

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Sister names that go with Yakichi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Yakichi.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Yakichi

Yakichi means "Derived from Japanese 'ya' (eight) and 'kichi' (lucky child). It is a traditional name given to the eighth male child in a family." — these names share that spirit.

Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
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)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)