Origin, Meaning, And History Of Akiko
Akiko is a popular feminine given name of Japanese origin. The name is derived from the Japanese words ‘aki,’ which means ‘clear,’ ‘crystal,’ or ‘autumn,’ and ‘ko,’ which means ‘child.’
Aki, the diminutive of Akiko, is a versatile name that can be used as a surname a given name. In addition to its traditional meaning, Aki can also be created by combining other Japanese words. For example, the name can be formed with ‘a,’ meaning ‘second’ or ‘Asia,’ combined with ‘ki,’ meaning ‘hope.’
Aki is also a common surname in Japan primarily found in the western regions, and means ‘autumn.’ However, in the US, Aki can be used as a shortened version of other Japanese names that begin with ‘Aki-,’ such as Akiyama. Other surnames similar to Aki include Miki, Aoki, Maki, Ki, Bai, Saeki, Nii, Oki, Seki, and Ard.
The name Akiko has been given to several fictional characters. One such character is Akiko Minase, a supporting character in the anime, manga, and visual novel series Kanon. Akiko Narumi is another character with the name from the tokusatsu drama series Kamen Rider W. Akiko Hiroguchi is a character in the 1985 novel Galápagos by Kurt Vonnegut. Akiko Bloom is a character from Dream House by Marzia Bisognin. Akiko Wakabayashi plays the role of Aki, a female ninja and Japanese agent, in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice. Akiko Yosano is another fictional character appearing in the anime and manga series Bungo Stray Dogs.
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Famous People With The Name Akiko
- Akiko KojimaJapanese model and Miss Universe 1959
- Akiko YajimaJapanese voice actress, famous for her title character Shinnosuke Nohara in the long-running anime series Crayon Shin-chan
- Akiko YazawaBackgammon player and World Backgammon champion in 2014 and 2018
- Akiko ItoyamaJapanese writer and winner of the Akutagawa Prize and the Tanizaki Prize
- Akiko HasegawaJapanese voice actress and singer, known as the voice of Miki Hoshii in The Idolmaster series
Akiko On The Popularity Chart
Akiko was not a popular name in the US. Check the popularity and ranking of the name from the graphical representations below.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of Akiko has fluctuated over the years. However, it has increased slightly in recent years.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name varied over the years and is seeing a downward trend since 1984. See where the name is positioned in the ranking chat from the graph.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Akiko
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Popular Sibling Names For Akiko
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Names With Similar Meaning As Akiko
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Akiko
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Akiko?
The name Akiko means clear, crystal, and autumn season.
2. What is the origin of the name Akiko?
Akiko has a Japanese origin.
