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Akiko

ah-kee-ko

Akiko is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “Akiko is a Japanese name meaning 'bright child', 'clear child', or 'autumn child', depending on the kanji used to write it.”. It currently ranks #15325 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1927.

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginJapanese

What Akiko Means

Akiko is a Japanese name meaning 'bright child', 'clear child', or 'autumn child', depending on the kanji used to write it.

The Story of Akiko

From Japan’s isle of light, a name that embodies clarity and brilliance, waiting to illuminate your child's path.

Akiko is a classic Japanese name, its meaning shifting with the kanji characters used. It can signify 'bright child,' 'clear child,' or 'autumn child,' reflecting the natural world and inner radiance, a name cherished for generations.

The name Akiko sounds like a sunbeam breaking through clouds, clear and hopeful. When you write Akiko on a birth announcement, it feels like capturing a moment of pure, luminous joy. You envision your daughter, Akiko, bringing clarity and light into every room she enters.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Akiko Yosano

    Japanese author, poet, feminist, and social reformer.

Personality Traits

BrightClearIntelligentCreative

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Peak Year

#34 in 1927

Total Births

778

First Recorded

1914

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