Keiko

Keiko is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 23 girls in the United States.

Keiko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Keiko

Keiko belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese 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, Keiko first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2471 in 1941, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 1,153 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Keiko in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#2471 in 1941
Peak year
1995
Babies named Keiko in 2024
23
Total since 1880
1,153

Keiko in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#4157 in 2006
Babies named Keiko in 2021
3
Total since 1996
18

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keiko mean?

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

Is Keiko a boy or girl name?

Keiko is a girl name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Keiko?

Keiko comes from the Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Keiko?

Keiko first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #2471 in 1941, and 23 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. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.