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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kiyoko — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kiyo|Kiyomi
JapaneseGirl↑ Rising

Kiyoko

kee-YOH-koh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#9894
↑ Rising
#9894
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#9894 in 2024
5yr change
+79 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9894 · Rising 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
Kiyoko

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9894

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+79 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

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend74

Gaining popularity steadily.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
JapaneseClassicGirl3-syllableKanji RootPureFeminineTraditionalEast AsianCultural
Character
pure heartquiet strengthgraceful spiritserene wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kiyokos

dedicateddeterminedpioneeringgracefuldisciplined
STRONG
High confidence

Kiyoko is a Japanese girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9894 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +79 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9894 · very rare
Kiyoko at a Glance
Meaning:From Japanese kanji meaning 'pure' (ki) and 'child' (yoko). A classic feminine name combining purity with youthfulness.
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#9894 in 2024
5yr change:+79 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Kiyoko Tomoe
Olympic athlete
Kiyoko Iwata
Actress and model
Similar Sound
KyokoYokoAkikoEmikoTomoe
Similar Style
SakuraYuki◈Hana◈Aiko◈NaomiKeiko
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kiyoko
HiroshiTakeshiFumikoMasakoKaori◈MihoAkira◈Yoshiko
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kiyoko · Overview
Summary

Kiyoko is a Japanese girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9894 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kiyoko scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 79 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Meaningful character
Kiyoko carries a soft, gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kiyoko.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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