Meiko
Meaning of Meiko
Meiko is a unisex given name of Japanese origin pronounced /meɪˈko/ (MAY-ko), formed by combining mei—interpretable as “bright,” “sprout,” or “bud”—with ko, meaning “child.” Historically favored in Japanese feminine naming practices, Meiko has transcended gender boundaries in English-speaking contexts, conveying imagery of new beginnings and luminous clarity. In the United States, its recorded usage has remained modest yet steady—annual registrations have ranged from five to eighteen newborns since 2010, with national rankings oscillating between 764th and 935th; in 2024 it ranked 917th with seven occurrences—indicating a niche appeal among parents seeking a culturally distinctive choice that is phonetically accessible and unlikely to produce more than a handful of name twins in any given year.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as MAY-ko (/meɪˈko/)
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Notable People Named Meiko
| Meiko Satomura - |
