Seiko

Seiko is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “depends on the kanji used to write it.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Seiko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“depends on the kanji used to write it”

About the name Seiko

Seiko belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “depends on the kanji used to write it” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Seiko first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5452 in 1919, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 11 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Seiko in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#5452 in 1919
Peak year
2009
Total since 1880
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Seiko mean?

Seiko means “depends on the kanji used to write it” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Seiko a boy or girl name?

Seiko is a girl name.

What origin is the name Seiko?

Seiko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Seiko?

Seiko first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #5452 in 1919, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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