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Keiko

Pronunciation
[Kei-ko]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Adored One
Origin
Japanese
Japanese for "be happy; rejoicing child".

Keiko Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,153 baby girls have been named Keiko. The name peaked in 1995 with 31 US births that year (rank #3536). In 2024, ranked #5507 nationally — 1,971 places below its 1995 peak.

Top States for Keiko

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Keiko births are: California (256).

Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Keiko

If you like Keiko's Japanese origin, consider these related names: Aiko, Akeno, Aki, Akiko, Akina. Browse all Japanese names →

5-Letter Names Starting with K

Names with Keiko's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.

Quick Facts About Keiko

167
Japanese baby names in our dictionary
88
Japanese female names
246
5-letter K-names in our dictionary
598
K-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Keiko to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Keiko against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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