Meaning, origin, history
Mikiko is a Japanese given name for females. The name has two main components: "Miki" and "ko". The first part of the name, "Miki", means "beautiful" or "handsome", while the second part, "ko", means "child". Therefore, Mikiko translates literally to "beautiful child".
The name Mikiko has been used in Japan for centuries, but it gained popularity during the Meiji era (1868-1912) when many new names were adopted from Chinese characters. The character for Mikiko is 微子, which is pronounced as Miki ko in Japanese.
In terms of history, there are no notable historical figures with the name Mikiko. However, it has been used by various individuals throughout Japan's history. For example, Mikiko Fujimoto was a prominent pianist and composer during the early 20th century. Today, Mikiko remains a popular choice among Japanese parents for their daughters.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Mikiko since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1974
5 births
in 1974
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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