Kimiko
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kimiko
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The Japanese girl's name Kimiko stands for 'noble child' or 'precious and beautiful child.' This name consists of the Japanese word ko (子), which means 'child,' and the elements kimi (君), meaning 'noble, honorable,' as well as ki (貴), which means 'precious, valuable,' and mi (美), which stands for 'beautiful.' Furthermore, other kanji combinations and meanings are also possible.
What does the name Kimiko mean?
Kimiko is a Japanese girl's name that means 'noble child' or 'precious and beautiful child.' It derives from the Japanese words ko (子) for 'child' and the combinations kimi (君) for 'noble, honorable' or ki (貴) for 'valuable, precious' and mi (美) for 'beautiful.' Additionally, there are different kanji combinations and meanings. Notable bearers of the name include American actress Kimiko Glenn and Japanese singer Kimiko Kasai.
Where does the name Kimiko come from?
The name Kimiko is a feminine given name of Japanese origin, meaning 'noble child' or 'precious and beautiful child.'
How do you pronounce Kimiko?
Ki-mi-ko
Popularity
In Germany, Kimiko is a rather rare name. In 2023, the name ranked 5,633rd among the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 2011 at 2,438th place. In the past ten years, Kimiko has been given fewer than 10 times, resulting in an 8,310th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,884th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kiki / Kiko / Kim / Kimi / Koko
Famous people
- Kimiko Barber (cookbook author)
- Kimiko Date (tennis player)
- Kimiko Date-Krumm (Japanese tennis player)
- Kimiko Douglass-Ishizaka (German weightlifter)
- Kimiko Gelman (American actress)
- Kimiko Glenn (American actress)
- Kimiko Hahn (American writer)
- Kimiko Ikegami (Japanese actress)
- Kimiko Ito (Japanese jazz musician)
- Kimiko Itoh (Japanese singer)
- Kimiko Jinnai (Japanese badminton player)
- Kimiko Kasai (Japanese singer)
- Kimiko Koyama (English actress)
- Kimiko Yo (Japanese actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kimiko
What does the name Kimiko mean?
Kimiko is a Japanese girl's name that means 'noble child' or 'precious and beautiful child.' The meaning is composed of the words 'kimi' for 'noble' or 'honorable' as well as 'ki' for 'valuable' and 'mi' for 'beautiful,' combined with 'ko,' which means 'child.'
Where does the name Kimiko come from?
The name Kimiko has Japanese roots and is used in various kanji spellings that convey different nuances of meaning.
How popular is the name Kimiko?
Kimiko is a valued name in Japan and has gained international popularity in recent years, particularly through notable personalities like Kimiko Glenn and Kimiko Kasai.