Keiko
Pronunciation: [ k-AYK-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Keiko first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 7 babies have been named Keiko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keiko is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #14,019 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,019
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Keiko is also used as a girl name, ranked #5574.
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Latin Hadrianus origin
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#13,888 in US
Old English origin
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Old Norse kubbr via English origin
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About the Name Keiko
Keiko is a boy name .
Is Keiko a boy or girl name? Keiko is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,019 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,574. Keiko is more commonly used as a girl name.
Keiko is currently ranked #14,019 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keiko include Kei, Key, Keie, and Keikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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