Namiko
Borrowed from Japanese なみこ (Namiko).
Every Namiko since 1920 — 305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Namiko
Namiko is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,956 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 305 American babies have been named Namiko. Its peak came in 2024, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Namiko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Namiko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,956 | — | — |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,942 | 8 | #9,594 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,814 | — | — |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,758 | — | — |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,052 | — | — |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,722 | — | — |
| 2019 | 27 | #5,000 | — | — |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,321 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,647 | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,897 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,578 | — | — |
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| 2006 | 5 | #19,174 | — | — |
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| 1985 | 5 | #11,865 | — | — |
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| 1925 | 8 | #3,931 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,539 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Namiko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese なみこ (Namiko).
How popular is the name Namiko in 2025?
Namiko ranked #3,956 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Namiko?
305 babies have been named Namiko in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Namiko most popular?
Namiko peaked in 2024, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Namiko a boy or girl name?
Namiko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Namiko rising or falling?
Namiko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.