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Namiko

♂ Boy

Pronounced nah-MEE-koh /nɑˈmi.ko/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese — nami, 'a wave', + ko, 'a child', hence 'a child of the waves'; the -ko ending is traditionally female; here for a boy; we note the crossoverLow

In 30 seconds: A child of the waves: Namiko is Japanese. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nah-MEE-koh'). The -ko ending usually marks a girls' name — here a boy.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese — nami, 'a wave', + ko, 'a child', hence 'a child of the waves'; the -ko ending is traditionally female; here for a boy; we note the crossover
U.S. rank (2024)#9568
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 8

History & Origin

Namiko comes from the Japanese — nami, 'a wave', + ko, 'a child', hence 'a child of the waves' (we note the crossover). The -ko ending is traditionally female; it is recorded here for a boy — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'nah-MEE-koh').

In Japan Namiko is a girls' name; this boys' use is unusual. Rare for a boy, a-child-of-the-waves at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Namiko joins the Japanese nami ('a wave') and ko ('a child'), hence 'a child of the waves' — the -ko ending is traditionally female, so this boys' use is unusual, which we note (said 'nah-MEE-koh').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Namiko — Japanese; -ko usually female

Variations

Namico

Nicknames

Nami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Namiko mean?

Namiko is Japanese for 'a child of the waves' (nami + ko). The -ko ending is traditionally female; here it is recorded for a boy.

How do you pronounce Namiko?

It's said nah-MEE-koh /nɑˈmi.ko/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Namiko a boy or girl name?

Namiko is usually a girls' name in Japanese; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Namiko?

Namiko is a very rare name in the U.S.

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