The nameKimiko
Kimiko is a Japanese name that was well used by Japanese American families in the 1920s.
- Girl's name
- Japanese
Meaning
Kimiko ends in ko, "child". The first part can be written with several characters.
Origin
Japanese.
History
In the United States Kimiko reached 1269th place in 1924.
Popularity of the name Kimiko
Kimiko in the United States
Kimiko was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 336 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Kimiko. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Kimiko in the United States were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 27 births a year on average, against 15 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Kimiko
Names from the same generation as Kimiko, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kimiko mean?
Kimiko ends in ko, "child". The first part can be written with several characters.
What is the origin of the name Kimiko?
Japanese.
Is Kimiko a girl's or a boy's name?
Kimiko is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Kimiko?
In 2024, Kimiko was the 4597th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 30 births.
What are good sibling names for Kimiko?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Viviane, Yumi, Evelyne and Aissatou for a sister, Akio, Farid, Eduard and Nasser for a brother.