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Utako

oo-TAH-koh /uˈtɑːko/ Japanese

At a glance

In short
Utako is a beautiful and unique Japanese name for baby girls, meaning "song" or "poem," symbolizing creativity, elegance, and grace.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1926 (#4,306)
Babies in 1926
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#4,306 in 1926
First recorded
1923

Meaning of Utako

Utako is a beautiful name of Japanese origin that is primarily used for baby girls. It has a lovely and unique sound, pronounced as oo-TAH-koh (/uˈtɑːko/). This name holds a special significance in Japanese culture and is associated with various positive qualities. Utako can mean "song" or "poem," symbolizing creativity and artistic expression. It also signifies elegance and grace, making it a fitting choice for parents who desire a name that exudes charm and sophistication. While Utako may not be very common in the United States, it offers a distinct and culturally rich option for those seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby girl.

How to pronounce Utako

Japanese

Popularity of Utako in the U.S.

Utako was last recorded in the U.S. in 1926, ranked #4,306 with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 1923.

Bar and line chart: Utako in the U.S., 1923–1926. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 1923 and 6 in 1926. Line: rank among girl names, peak #4,306 in 1926.
  • Girls named Utako (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1923–1926. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1923⁠–⁠1926 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192664,306back
192364,376new

Notable people named Utako

  • Utako Shimoda was an influential Japanese educator and poet who founded what is now Jissen Women's University.
  • Utako Okamoto was a Japanese doctor and scientist who discovered tranexamic acid to help prevent life-threatening bleeding after childbirth.
  • Utako Hanazono was a Japanese writer, modern dancer and geisha who later became a traditional dance master known as Tamae Hanazono.