Masayoshi

Masayoshi is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “正喜.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Masayoshi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“正喜”

About the name Masayoshi

Masayoshi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “正喜” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Masayoshi first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2350 in 1918, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 133 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Masayoshi in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#2350 in 1918
Peak year
1918
Total since 1880
133

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Masayoshi mean?

Masayoshi means “正喜” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Masayoshi a boy or girl name?

Masayoshi is a boy name.

What origin is the name Masayoshi?

Masayoshi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Masayoshi?

Masayoshi first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #2350 in 1918, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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