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Kiyoko

kee-YO-koh

Kiyoko is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese name, meaning 'pure child'. Represents innocence and grace. Often used for girls.”. It currently ranks #9894 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1921.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginJapanese

What Kiyoko Means

A Japanese name, meaning 'pure child'. Represents innocence and grace. Often used for girls.

The Story of Kiyoko

This name whispers of a Japanese garden after a spring rain, embodying a purity and grace that feels ancient, yet utterly new for your child.

Kiyoko is a traditional Japanese name with two common interpretations, both centering on purity. 'Ki' can mean pure, clean, or clear, while 'Yo' can signify a child, or sometimes blessings or light. The name has been cherished for generations in Japan, reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for innocence, serenity, and the gentle beauty often found in nature, like a freshly fallen snow or the clear water of a mountain stream.

To say 'Kiyoko' aloud is to feel a sense of calm descend, like soft silk or cool water. You imagine whispering it to your daughter in the quiet of her nursery, and the sound itself brings a feeling of peace. It’s a name that promises a gentle spirit, a profound inner grace that you already see blooming within her.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

GentleKindPureCreativeCalm

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Peak Year

#58 in 1921

Total Births

916

First Recorded

1912

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