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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Yukiko — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Yuki|Yukina
JapaneseGirl→ Stable

Yukiko

yoo-KEE-ko · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13531 in 2022

Peak: #13531 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13531 in 2022

Peak: #13531 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 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)20152022

Rank #13531 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Yukiko scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
JapaneseNatureSnow imagery3-syllableVintageFeminineDelicateWinterClassic Japanese
Character
delicate and refinedwinter's quiet beauty
STRONG
High confidence

Yukiko is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Yukiko at a Glance
Meaning:From Japanese kanji elements 'yuki' (snow) and 'ko' (child), meaning 'snow child.' A delicate name evoking winter imagery and purity.
Language root:Japanese · kanji
Peak rank:#13531 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Yukiko Okada
Japanese singer and actress
Similar Sound
Yuki◈YurikoYasukoYunkoYoshiko
Similar Style
SakuraTomoeAkikoChiyoFumikoMidori
Works well with
KeikoMarikoHidekiTakeshiAkira◈NaomiHiroshiEmiko
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Yukiko · Overview
Summary

Yukiko is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Nature · Vintage character
Yukiko carries a soft, ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
yukiko.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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