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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Often 'blessed/beautiful child' (child + kanji-dependent first element)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- eh-MEE-koh
Emiko is a Japanese girl's name, pronounced eh-MEE-koh. It's often read as "blessed, beautiful child," but that meaning isn't universal: it holds only for certain kanji spellings, and other legitimate kanji choices would give the name a different meaning. If the name appeals to you, the spelling you choose is what decides what it means for your child.
Meaning & Origin of Emiko
Meaning: Often 'blessed/beautiful child' (child + kanji-dependent first element).
Origin: Japanese.
A common claim: Emiko means 'beautiful, blessed child' or 'smiling, blessed child' Actually: Accurate only for certain kanji spellings; other legitimate kanji choices for 'Emiko' would give a different meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Emiko
eh-MEE-kohIPA /ɛˈmiːkoʊ/
Popularity of Emiko
Emiko is uncommon in the U.S. today, ranking #2852 in 2024 with 58 babies given the name. Its peak was back in 1923, when it ranked #1287 with 37 babies.
Names Like Emiko
These names share Emiko’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Emiko mean?
Often ‘blessed/beautiful child’ (child + kanji-dependent first element). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Emiko?
Emiko is pronounced eh-MEE-koh (IPA: /ɛˈmiːkoʊ/).
Is Emiko a popular name right now?
Emiko peaked at #1287 in 1923 and is ranked #2852 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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