Runako

Boy name

roo-NAH-koh /ruː.na.koʊ/ Swahili

At a glance

In short: Runako is a unique unisex name with Swahili and Japanese origins, offering various meanings and associations for your baby.
U.S. rank 2025: Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1983 (#6,238)
Babies in 1983: 5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak: #3,215 in 1978
First recorded: 1973

Meaning of Runako

Runako is a unisex name with origins in both Swahili and Japanese. In Swahili, it is pronounced as roo-NAH-koh (/ruː.na.koʊ/), while in Japanese, it is also pronounced as roo-NAH-koh (/ɾuː.na.koʊ/). This unique name has various associations and meanings, making it a distinct choice for your baby. In terms of popularity in the United States, Runako has had sporadic occurrences since the 1970s, with a peak ranking of 3215 in 1978. Whether you are drawn to its Swahili or Japanese roots or simply love its melodic sound, Runako is a versatile name that can suit any child.

How to pronounce Runako

Swahili

Pronounced roo-NAH-koh /ruː.na.koʊ/

Japanese

Pronounced roo-NAH-koh /ɾuː.na.koʊ/

Popularity of Runako in the U.S.

Runako was last recorded in the U.S. in 1983, ranked #6,238 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,215 in 1978. It first appears in the records in 1973.

Bar and line chart: Runako in the U.S., 1973–1983. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 12 in 1978 and 5 in 1983. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,215 in 1978, #6,238 in 1983. — Boys named Runako (left scale)
Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1973–1983. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG

Year-by-year table, 1973⁠–⁠1983 4 rows

Runako: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
Year	Babies	Rank	vs previous year
1983	5	6,238	back (not recorded in 1979–1982)
1978	12	3,215	back (not recorded in 1977)
1976	6	4,935	back (not recorded in 1974–1975)
1973	5	5,101	new

Notable people named Runako

Runako Shakur Morton was a Nevisian cricketer who represented the West Indies in all formats of the game.