Yumiko

Meaning of Yumiko

Yumiko is a Japanese feminine name derived from the suffix ko (子, “child”) and the prefix yumi, commonly written as 弓 ( “archery bow”) or 由美 (“reason + beauty”), yielding interpretations such as “archer’s child” or “beautiful child.” First recorded in U.S. Social Security rankings in 1969, it reached its peak position at number 740 in 1973 and remains in modest use, ranking 937 with 13 newborns in 2024. Pronounced yoo-MEE-koh (/juˈmiko/), its clear three-syllable structure and melodic vowel endings resonate in Romance-language contexts, notably among Latin American communities. The name’s blend of strength and elegance underscores its enduring cross-cultural appeal.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as yoo-MEE-koh (/juˈmiko/)

• Yuri
• Yui
• Yuna
• Yumi
• Yuki
• Yuka
• Yoko