Hisako

Hisako is a girl's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Hisako at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hisako

Hisako belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hisako first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1502 in 1923, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 368 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hisako in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#1502 in 1923
Peak year
1923
Total since 1880
368

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hisako mean?

The meaning of Hisako is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hisako a boy or girl name?

Hisako is a girl name.

What origin is the name Hisako?

Hisako comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Hisako?

Hisako first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #1502 in 1923, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.