Emiko

Emiko is a girl's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 58 girls in the United States.

Emiko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Emiko

Emiko belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Emiko first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1287 in 1923, and in 2024 58 babies received the name — 1,789 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emiko in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#1287 in 1923
Peak year
2022
Babies named Emiko in 2024
58
Total since 1880
1,789

Emiko in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#3117 in 2020
Babies named Emiko in 2025
7
Total since 1996
83

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emiko mean?

The meaning of Emiko is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Emiko a boy or girl name?

Emiko is a girl name. In 2024, 58 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emiko?

Emiko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Emiko?

Emiko first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #1287 in 1923, and 58 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.