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Tokyo

Pronunciation: [ t-OHK-ee-oh ]

Boy Name #34,144 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tokyo is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-OHK-ee-oh.

Parents who love the name Tokyo often also consider Arvi, Toy, Alie .

Popularity Over Time

#34,144
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#34,144
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Tok Toy Tokie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo

Is Tokyo a boy or girl name?
Tokyo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34144. As a girl name, it is ranked #8289. Tokyo is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Tokyo?
Tokyo is pronounced t-OHK-ee-oh.
How popular is the name Tokyo?
Tokyo is currently ranked #34144 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Tokyo?
Common nicknames for Tokyo include Tok, Toy, and Tokie.
Is Tokyo a common or rare name?
Tokyo is an uncommon name, ranked #34144 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tokyo

Tokyo is a boy name .

Is Tokyo a boy or girl name? Tokyo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,144 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,289. Tokyo is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tokyo is currently ranked #34,144 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tokyo include Tok, Toy, and Tokie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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