Kiyoko as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kiyoko

What is the meaning of the name Kiyoko ?

The baby name Kiyoko is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kee-YOH-koh (Japanese: [kijo̞ko̞]).

Kiyoko is Japanese in Origin.

Kiyoko is a Japanese feminine given name (pronounced kee-YOH-koh) formed from kiyo plus ko “child.” Depending on the kanji chosen, it most often conveys ideas of purity or clarity: 清子 “pure/clear child” and 潔子 “undefiled child” are classic spellings. Other established writings include 喜代子 “joyful, generation, child,” and 紀代子 “chronicle/record, generation, child,” yielding nuances such as “joy across generations” or “a child of a notable era.”

In Japan, Kiyoko flourished alongside other -ko names in the Taishō and early Shōwa periods and remained familiar through the mid‑20th century; it reads today as timeless and gently vintage. Short forms include Kiyo; the name’s meaning varies with kanji rather than pronunciation or romanization. Related but distinct is Kyoko (恭子/京子), which differs in the first element. Kiyoko continues to appear in Japanese diaspora communities and appeals to parents seeking a serene, traditional choice.