Keiko

Keiko: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Keiko

  • A female given name from Japanese.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese けいこ (Keiko).

How popular is Keiko?

24U.S. babies in 2025
#2470peak rank (1941)
1,184babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,170 girls and 14 boys in the U.S. have been named Keiko (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2470 in 1941. Its highest rank for boys was #10206 in 2025. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Keiko FAQ

What does the name Keiko mean?

A female given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese けいこ (Keiko).

What is the origin of the name Keiko?

Keiko is listed as a name of Japanese origin.

How popular is the name Keiko?

Since 1880, 1,170 girls and 14 boys in the U.S. have been named Keiko (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2470 in 1941. Its highest rank for boys was #10206 in 2025. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Keiko a boy or girl name?

Keiko is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,170 girls and 14 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.