Yoko

Q: What is the origin of Yoko?

Yoko is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Yoko?

According to the latest SSA data, Yoko is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Yoko a girl name?

Yoko is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Child of Sunlight"

A well-established Japanese feminine name, typically ending in ko, with meanings determined by chosen kanji characters.

Themes:japanesekogivenclassic

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Yoko

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Yoko did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Yoko Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Yoko.

8 ideas

yoky

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yoko

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yie

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yokoie

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yokoy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Yoko

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Yoko mean?

Yoko means "Child of Sunlight". A well-established Japanese feminine name, typically ending in ko, with meanings determined by chosen kanji characters.

What is the origin of Yoko?

Yoko is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Yoko?

According to the latest SSA data, Yoko is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Yoko a girl name?

Yoko is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Yoko?

Popular nicknames for Yoko include yoky, yoko, yie, yy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Yoko?

There are many names similar to Yoko in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withY

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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