Origin, Meaning, And History Of Mariko
Mariko is a sweet name for baby girls with Japanese roots. In Japanese writing systems such as Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana, several meanings of Mariko can be deduced. For instance, certain Kanji combinations may symbolize ‘real, genuine,’ ‘village,’ and ‘child,’ whereas others may symbolize ‘ball-child,’ ‘truth-child,’ ’long distance-child,’ and ‘jasmine child.’
Even though the name is predominantly used in Japanese cultures, English-speaking individuals have also taken a liking to it. Hence, they phonetically spell the name as MA-REE-KO or MAH-ree-koh. If you are naming your little one Mariko, a popular pet name includes Mari.
Due to its strong Japanese connections, Mariko has made a solid presence in anime and manga series, television, and novels. For instance, Mariko Konjo is an antagonist and the captain of the cheerleading team of Seisyun High School in the seriesRanma½, Mariko Kurama is a supporting character and the most powerful diclonius inElfen Lied, the anime series, and Mariko Shinobu is the highschooler who later becomes a best friend of Nanako Misonoo inOnii-sama e…, the anime and manga series.
From an international perspective, Mariko is a character in the webcomic strip and newspaperPiled Higher and Deeper. And Mariko Takeda is a character from the comic seriesW.I.T.C.H.where she is the girl who discovers a parallel world and becomes the vigilante of that world. Finally, Mariko Yashida appears in various comic books published byMarvel Comicsas Wolverine’s love interest. These popular characters have made the name well-known.
How To Pronounce Mariko?
Famous People With The Name Mariko
- Mariko GotōJapanese singer and actress, known for her song Sound of Me
- Mariko KoudaJapanese actress, known for her roles in the series Marmalade Boy and Ghost Sweeper Mikami
- Mariko OkadaJapanese actress, known for her role in the film Husband and Wife
Mariko On The Popularity Chart
Mariko is a unique name but has not been able to garner massive popularity among parents. Learn more about its trend from the two graphs below.
Popularity Over Time
Mariko’s popularity has not been exceedingly high but reached its best peak of 57 babies per million in 1984. However, it has fluctuated below ten babies per million since 2017.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Similar to its popularity, Mariko’s best ranking was in 1984, which has been declining steadily since then.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sounds To Mariko
The beautiful and sweet-sounding name Mariko instantly catches the attention of the listener. Before finalizing, check out some of the alternatives below.
Popular Sibling Names For Mariko
Other Popular Names Beginning With M
Names With Similar Meanings As Mariko
Did the meaning of Mariko resonate with you? If so, you may love these similar options below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Mariko?
The name Mariko means a genuine person.
2. What is the origin of the name Mariko?
Mariko has a Japanese origin.
