Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kiko — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kiki|Kikyo
Japanese◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kiko

◈

KEE-koh · 2 syllables

Share Kiko:
Compare with another name
Girl
#9886
↓ Fading
Girl
#9886
Popularity score: 7
↓ Fading
Peak
#7840 in 2023
5yr
-2046 ranks
Velocity
-2046
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#10412
Popularity score: 7
↓ Fading
Peak
#4562 in 2021
5yr
-4048 ranks
Velocity
-4048
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

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.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10412 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Japanese boy names
Kiko

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #10412

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9886 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Japanese girl names
Kiko

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9886

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
-2046 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
21 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Kiko scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
JapaneseModernUnisex2-syllablePlayfulInternationalNicknameDiminutiveEast AsianSoft sound
Character
playful energycreative spiritloyal heartspirited joy
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kikos

dedicatedaccomplishedtechnicalinnovativevirtuosic
STRONG
High confidence

Kiko is a Japanese unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9886 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2046 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9886 · very rare
Kiko at a Glance
Meaning:Kiko is a Japanese diminutive or nickname, often derived from names containing 'ki' (木, tree) or used as an endearment. It carries playful, youthful connotations in Japanese culture.
Language root:Japanese · Diminutive
Peak rank:#7840 in 2023
5yr change:-2046 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #9886 · Boy #10412
Notable bearers
Kiko Narváez
Argentine footballer
Kiko Mizuhara
Japanese-American model and actress
Kiko Loureiro
Brazilian musician (Megadeth)
Similar Sound
Miko◈Yuki◈Aiko◈Riko◈Niko◈
Similar Style
Ren◈SukiTaoAki◈Emi
Works well with
Yuki◈Ren◈Sora◈Hana◈Kai◈AsahiRiko◈Teo
You Might Also Like
Suki
Japanese · #3869
↑↑ Surging
Emi
Japanese · #994
↑↑ Surging
Amaya
Japanese · #169
→ Stable
Aya
Japanese · #630
↑ Rising
Akira
Japanese · #955
↑ Rising
Kyomi
Japanese · #1002
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kiko · Overview
Summary

Kiko is a Japanese unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9886 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Playful character
Kiko carries a playful, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2046 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
kiko.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →