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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright child, or autumn child, depending on the kanji used
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-KEE-ko
Akiko is a Japanese name pronounced ah-KEE-ko. Its meaning depends on the kanji used: it can mean "bright child" or "autumn child," so the characters a family picks shape the story the name tells.
Meaning & Origin of Akiko
Meaning: Bright child, or autumn child, depending on the kanji used.
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Akiko
ah-KEE-koIPA /ɑːˈkiːkoʊ/
Popularity of Akiko
Akiko peaked at #1384 in 1927, when 34 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #15325, with 5 babies, so it's a rare pick today.
Names Like Akiko
These names have followed a similar path to Akiko in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Akiko mean?
Bright child, or autumn child, depending on the kanji used. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Akiko?
Akiko is pronounced ah-KEE-ko (IPA: /ɑːˈkiːkoʊ/).
Is Akiko a popular name right now?
Akiko peaked at #1384 in 1927 and is ranked #15325 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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