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Maiko

MY-koh

Popularity

#11786

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

111

Peak Year

#11 in 1997

First Recorded

1974

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Japanese name. As a given name, it often means 'dance child' (舞子) or 'child of the wisteria' (藤子).

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Maiko

    Traditional apprentice geisha in Kyoto, Japan.

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Personality Traits

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