Tamiko

Tamiko is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “child of the people.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Tamiko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“child of the people”

About the name Tamiko

Tamiko belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “child of the people” — 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, Tamiko first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #416 in 1975, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,001 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tamiko in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#416 in 1975
Peak year
1975
Total since 1880
3,001

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tamiko mean?

Tamiko means “child of the people” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tamiko a boy or girl name?

Tamiko is a girl name.

What origin is the name Tamiko?

Tamiko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Tamiko?

Tamiko first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #416 in 1975, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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