Meiko

Meiko 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 5 girls in the United States.

Meiko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Meiko

Meiko 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, Meiko first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5765 in 1972, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 112 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meiko in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#5765 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Babies named Meiko in 2024
5
Total since 1880
112

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meiko mean?

The meaning of Meiko 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 Meiko a boy or girl name?

Meiko is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Meiko?

Meiko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Meiko?

Meiko first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #5765 in 1972, and 5 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. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.