Tamiko
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tamiko first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 42 babies have been named Tamiko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamiko is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,065 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,065
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tamiko is also used as a girl name, ranked #37941.
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About the Name Tamiko
Tamiko is a boy name .
Is Tamiko a boy or girl name? Tamiko is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,065 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,941. Tamiko is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tamiko is currently ranked #21,065 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamiko include Tam, Tami, Tamiy, Tamiie, Tay, Taie, and Tamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tamiko include Tamir, Tamim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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