Yoshiko

Yoshiko 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.

Yoshiko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/joʊˈʃiːkoʊ/

About the name Yoshiko

Yoshiko 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, Yoshiko first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #796 in 1921, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,331 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yoshiko in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#796 in 1921
Peak year
1921
Total since 1880
1,331

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yoshiko mean?

The meaning of Yoshiko 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 Yoshiko a boy or girl name?

Yoshiko is a girl name.

What origin is the name Yoshiko?

Yoshiko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Yoshiko?

Yoshiko first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #796 in 1921, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Yoshiko?

Yoshiko is pronounced /joʊˈʃiːkoʊ/ (IPA).

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.