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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Keiko — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Keiji|Keila
JapaneseGirl↓ Fading

Keiko

KAY-koh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#5507
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Also ranked: Boy #10375 · → Stable

#5507
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#4699 in 2020
5yr change
-448 ranks
Birth frequency
6.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
25% boy · 75% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5507 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Japanese girl names
Keiko

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5507

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-448 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
JapaneseClassicMeaningfulTraditional2-syllableUnisexVirtue nameEast Asian
Character
quiet graceartistic sensitivityinner strengththoughtful naturepeaceful spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Keikos

versatilededicatedtalentedprofessionalaccomplished
STRONG
High confidence

Keiko is a Japanese girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5507 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -448 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5507 · very rare
Keiko at a Glance
Meaning:Keiko is a traditional Japanese feminine name typically written with kanji meaning 'child of joy' or 'respectful child,' combining kei (celebration/respect) with ko (child).
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#4699 in 2020
5yr change:-448 ranks
Sex usage:25% boy · 75% girl
Notable bearers
Keiko Matsui
Jazz pianist and composer
Similar Sound
KaikoNaikoReiko◈AkikoYuki◈
Similar Style
SakuraHana◈Yuki◈Aiko◈Emi
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Keiko
Hana◈Yuki◈SakuraAkira◈RikuTomoeMasako
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Emi
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↑↑ Surging
Amaya
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→ Stable
Aya
Japanese · #630
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Keiko · Overview
Summary

Keiko is a Japanese girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5507 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Classic character
Keiko carries a gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 448 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
keiko.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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