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Masako

Pronunciation
[Ma-sa-ko]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Elegant/proper child
Origin
Japanese

Masako Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 821 baby girls have been named Masako. The name peaked in 1921 with 58 US births that year (rank #981).

Top States for Masako

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Masako births are: Hawaii (349), California (298), Washington (37).

Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Masako

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

6-Letter Names Starting with M

Names with Masako's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.

Quick Facts About Masako

167
Japanese baby names in our dictionary
88
Japanese female names
379
6-letter M-names in our dictionary
777
M-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Masako to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Masako 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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