Mariko
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mariko first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 1,216 babies have been named Mariko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mariko is past its peak , currently ranked #17,136 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,136
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Mariko
Mariko is a girl name .
Is Mariko a boy or girl name? Mariko is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,136 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,707. Mariko is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mariko is currently ranked #17,136 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mariko include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mariko include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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