The baby name Aneko is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-NEH-koh (IPA: /aˈne.ko/).
Aneko is Basque in Origin.
The baby name Aneko is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-NEH-koh (IPA: /aˈne.ko/).
Aneko is Basque in Origin.
Aneko is a Japanese feminine given name formed from ane “older sister” and the suffix ko “child,” though its sense depends on the kanji. Possible renderings include 姉子 (“elder-sister child”), 亜音子 (亜 “next/sub” + 音 “sound” + 子 “child,” suggesting a harmonious or refined sound), and 安音子 (“peaceful sound child”). It may also be written in hiragana (あねこ) or katakana (アネコ).
-ko names flourished in Japan from the Taishō–Shōwa eras into the 1970s, declined late in the 20th century, and now feel retro-classic; Aneko is rare but fits standard naming patterns. Beyond Japan, it appears as an uncommon, Japan-inspired choice appreciated for its gentle rhythm. Variants and related forms include Ane (Japanese word for “older sister”; also a Danish/Norwegian form of Anna), Aniko/Anikó (Hungarian diminutive of Anna, unrelated etymologically), and other -ko names such as Aiko or Akiko. Possible nicknames: Ane, Neko.
Aneko is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 12 times, across 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Aneko is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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