Riki

Riki is a unisex name of Japanese 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 9 babies in the United States.

Riki at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Riki

Riki 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, Riki first appears in Social Security records in 1945 and has been given to 1,617 babies since 1880, including 9 in 2024.

Riki in US records

First recorded (US)
1945
Babies named Riki in 2024
9
Total since 1880
1,617

Riki in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Babies named Riki in 2025
3
Total since 1996
38

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Riki mean?

The meaning of Riki 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 Riki a boy or girl name?

Riki is a unisex name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Riki?

Riki comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Riki?

Riki is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1945 and has been given to 1,617 babies since 1880.

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.