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Pronounced yoo-REE-koh /juˈriː.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: Yuriko is a Japanese girl's name commonly read as 'lily child', from yuri, 'lily', and the traditional feminine ending ko, 'child'; it appears in American records among Japanese immigrant families from the early twentieth century onward.Medium

In 30 seconds: Yuriko is a Japanese girl's name meaning 'lily child' (said 'yoo-REE-koh'). It marks the early Japanese-American community.

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MeaningYuriko is a Japanese girl's name commonly read as 'lily child', from yuri, 'lily', and the traditional feminine ending ko, 'child'; it appears in American records among Japanese immigrant families from the early twentieth century onward.

U.S. rank (2024)#15178 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 760

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

Yuriko is a Japanese girls' name usually read as 'lily child', joining yuri, 'lily', to the traditional feminine ending ko, 'child'. It reached American birth records through Japanese immigrant families in the early twentieth century.

As a U.S. name it has always been rare, appearing thinly across a long span rather than in any single burst. It is far more familiar in Japan; here it reads as a heritage name carried by Japanese-American families rather than a mainstream choice.

Did you know? Yuriko pairs 'lily' with the classic feminine ending meaning 'child'; it entered U.S. records with early Japanese-American families and has appeared, thinly, over a long span.

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Yuriko — Japanese girls' name; 'lily child'; yuri + ko

Variations

Yuriko

Nicknames

Yuri

Famous Bearers

★Yuriko (1920–2022)
American dancer and choreographer with the Martha Graham company, known professionally by her first name Yuriko.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuriko mean?

Yuriko is a Japanese name most often read as 'lily child', from yuri, 'lily', and ko, 'child'.

How do you pronounce Yuriko?

It's said yoo-REE-koh /juˈriː.koʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yuriko a boy or girl name?

Yuriko is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yuriko?

Yuriko has always been rare in the U.S., seen mainly among Japanese-American families.