Keyko as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keyko

What is the meaning of the name Keyko ?

The baby name Keyko is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkeɪkoʊ/ (KAY-koh); Japanese: [keiko].

Keyko is Japanese in Origin.

Keyko is an alternative Anglicized spelling of the Japanese feminine name Keiko. It combines the element kei with the suffix ko "child," and its meaning depends on the kanji chosen: 恵子 "blessed/favored child," 敬子 "respectful child," 慶子 "joyous/congratulatory child," 景子 "scenic/bright child," 桂子 "katsura tree child," among others. Pronounced KAY-koh in English; in Japanese it is kei-ko (けいこ), a timeless, gentle name.

Keiko rose to prominence in Japan in the mid-20th century and remains familiar through artists, athletes, and pop-culture figures, which helped the name travel with the Japanese diaspora. Outside Japan, families sometimes adopt the Keyko spelling to cue the English vowel sound, though it is uncommon within Japan, where Keiko is standard. Related forms and variants include Keiko, Kei-ko, Kayko, and the short forms Kei and Kay. Usage is overwhelmingly feminine, with rare historical exceptions.