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Emiko

♀ Girl

Pronounced EH-mee-koh /ˈe̞.mi.ko̞/Medium

Meaning: Favour, benefitMedium

In 30 seconds: Emiko is a Japanese girl's name meaning 'favour, benefit.'
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningFavour, benefit
U.S. rank (2025)#2830 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,849

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emiko is a Japanese name carrying the sense of 'favour' or 'benefit.' The final -ko is a familiar element in many traditional Japanese girls' names, where it rounds off the name with a soft 'o' sound. The meaning gives the name a warm, gracious quality.

Emiko has a clear three-beat rhythm and an open ending that feels gentle to say. It is borne by real figures including Emiko Kubo and Emiko Shiratori.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Emiko is 'favour, benefit', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Emiko — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Emiko Kubo (1966–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Emiko Shiratori (1950–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Emiko…

Emi— Shares Emiko's opening and a related Japanese sound.
Aiko— lands in the same popularity range
Kairi— another Japanese name
Akari— another Japanese name
Miyori— a fellow Japanese choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emiko mean?

Emiko is usually explained as meaning 'favour, benefit' and is most often linked with Japanese tradition.

How do you pronounce Emiko?

It's commonly said EH-mee-koh /ˈe̞.mi.ko̞/.

Is Emiko a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Emiko is used as a girl name.

How popular is Emiko?

In 2024, Emiko ranked #2852 in the U.S. for girls, with 58 births recorded.

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