Koko

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-koh /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese koko, 'here'; it also echoes Coco (Coco Chanel's nickname) and the famous sign-language gorilla Koko. A short, playful name; routes given honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, playful name: Koko is Japanese for 'here,' and echoes Coco and the gorilla Koko (said 'KOH-koh'). Fun and bright.

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Origin LowJapanese, English

MeaningFrom the Japanese koko, 'here'; it also echoes Coco (Coco Chanel's nickname) and the famous sign-language gorilla Koko. A short, playful name; routes given honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#9322 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 87

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

Koko reads as Japanese for 'here' and echoes Coco and the gorilla Koko. Playful and rare in the U.S. (said 'KOH-koh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, playful, and bright.

Did you know? Koko is Japanese for 'here'; it also chimes with Coco — Coco Chanel's nickname — and recalls the famous sign-language gorilla Koko, a short, playful name given honestly (said 'KOH-koh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Koko — Japanese 'here'; Coco / gorilla Koko echoes; routes honest

Variations

CocoKokoroKokona

Nicknames

KoKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koko mean?

Koko is Japanese for 'here'; it also echoes Coco (Chanel's nickname) and the gorilla Koko. We give these honestly.

How do you pronounce Koko?

It's said KOH-koh /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Koko a boy or girl name?

Koko is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Koko?

Koko is a rare name in the U.S.