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The baby name Kaiko is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'japanese': 'ka-i-ko (かいこ) — [kaiko]', 'english_approximation': '/ˈkaɪkoʊ/ (KAI-ko)'}.

Kaiko is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: {'japanese': 'ka-i-ko (かいこ) — [kaiko]', 'english_approximation': '/ˈkaɪkoʊ/ (KAI-ko)'}

What is the meaning of the name Kaiko ?

The baby name Kaiko is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'japanese': 'ka-i-ko (かいこ) — [kaiko]', 'english_approximation': '/ˈkaɪkoʊ/ (KAI-ko)'}.

Kaiko is Japanese in Origin.

Kaiko is a Japanese given name, most often feminine, whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen. Possible renderings include 海子 (“sea” + “child”), yielding “child of the sea,” and 快子 (“pleasant” + “child”), suggesting a cheerful nature. The -ko ending, meaning “child,” has long marked girls’ names in Japan. Note that 蚕 (kaiko), “silkworm,” is a different word and kanji, not typically used as a given name.

Use of Kaiko followed the 20th-century rise of -ko names, peaking mid-century and now relatively rare, though appreciated for vintage elegance. Beyond Japan, it appears as a modern, ocean-evoking choice and can be unisex in multicultural settings. Variants and related forms include the surname-style Kaikō (not the same name), the Hawaiian compound Kaikoa (“sea warrior”), and cognates such as Keiko, Maiko, and Kiko. Nicknames or short forms include Kai and Kiko.

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Kaiko – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Kaiko is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Kaiko

Kaiko is predominantly a girl's name.
Kaiko is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'japanese': 'ka-i-ko (かいこ) — [kaiko]', 'english_approximation': '/ˈkaɪkoʊ/ (KAI-ko)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Different kanji spellings (e.g., 海子, 櫂子, 快子) and Kaikō (alternative romanization).
Somewhat — Kaiko ranked #894 in United States in 2023, placing it just outside the most common names.