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Kimiko

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Pronounced kee-MEE-koh /kiˈmi.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese kimi, 'noble, sovereign', plus ko, 'child' — 'noble/empress child' (meaning depends on kanji)Medium

In 30 seconds: A noble child: Kimiko joins Japanese kimi, 'noble/sovereign', with ko, 'child'. Elegant, traditional, and graceful.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese kimi, 'noble, sovereign', plus ko, 'child' — 'noble/empress child' (meaning depends on kanji)

U.S. rank (2024)#4598 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,826

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kimiko comes from Japanese kimi, 'noble, sovereign', plus ko, 'child' — 'noble/empress child' (the meaning depends on the kanji, which we note). An elegant, classic Japanese name.

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, noble-child at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Kimiko joins kimi ('noble, sovereign') with ko ('child') — 'noble/empress child'; an elegant, traditional Japanese name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Japanese references — Kimiko — kanji-dependent

Variations

KimiyoKimie

Nicknames

Kimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kimiko mean?

Kimiko is Japanese for 'noble/empress child' (the meaning depends on the kanji).

How do you pronounce Kimiko?

It's said kee-MEE-koh /kiˈmi.koʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kimiko a boy or girl name?

Kimiko is a girl's name.

How popular is Kimiko?

Kimiko is a rare name in the U.S.