The nameMariko
Mariko is a Japanese name ending in ko, "child".
- Girl's name
- Japanese
Meaning
Mariko is often written with characters meaning "truth" and "village", followed by ko, "child".
Origin
Japanese.
History
In the United States Mariko reached 1878th place in 1984.
Famous people named Mariko
- Mariko Mori, artist
Popularity of the name Mariko
Mariko in the United States
Mariko was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 480 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Mariko. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Mariko in the United States were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariko mean?
Mariko is often written with characters meaning "truth" and "village", followed by ko, "child".
What is the origin of the name Mariko?
Japanese.
Is Mariko a girl's or a boy's name?
Mariko is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mariko?
In 2024, Mariko was the 11459th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.
Who are famous people named Mariko?
Mariko Mori, artist.