The baby name Himiko is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced hee-MEE-koh (English); Japanese IPA: [çi.mi.ko].
Himiko is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Himiko is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced hee-MEE-koh (English); Japanese IPA: [çi.mi.ko].
Himiko is Japanese in Origin.
Of Japanese origin, Himiko is best known as the name of the 3rd‑century shaman‑queen of Yamatai, recorded in the Chinese Wei Zhi and later Japanese chronicles. Her name is conventionally written 卑弥呼 today and read Himiko in modern Japanese (the historical pronunciation is uncertain), which lends the given name an aura of antiquity, ritual authority, and queenship.
As a modern female given name, Himiko’s meaning depends on the kanji chosen. Common spellings include 日美子 (“sun, beauty, child”), 妃美子 (“consort, beauty, child”), and 比美子 (phonetic use of 比 + “beauty, child”). The ancient characters 卑弥呼 likely functioned as ateji - phonetic stand‑ins - though they can also evoke “to invoke/call,” reinforcing links to miko (巫女, shrine maiden). Related or look‑alike names include Himeko (姫子, a separate name meaning “princess child”), Miko, and the nickname Himi. Usage is rare in Japan but enjoys periodic revivals and growing international familiarity through pop culture.
Himiko is a rare name. Across 19 countries, we found 39 recorded uses of it.
| Himiko Himiko was a shaman queen of Yamatai, an ancient Japanese kingdom, and is most famous for her role as a powerful and enigmatic ruler during the Yayoi period. She is often associated with the unification of various tribes and establishing diplomatic relations with China. Her reign is documented in historical texts like the 'Records of the Three Kingdoms'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Girls | 0 | #249 | 3 | 6,592 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #534 | 3 | 6,731 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Himiko is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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