Bright child, autumn child, or iris child
In Japanese, the meaning of Akiko varies depending on the kanji characters used. Common interpretations include 'aki' meaning bright, autumn, or iris, combined with the suffix 'ko' meaning child. It was a very popular name for girls born in Japan during the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Akiko isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,656 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Japanese actress known for her role as a Bond girl in You Only Live Twice
Influential Japanese author, poet, and pioneering feminist
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Olympic figure skater and Japanese national champion
Award-winning manga artist known for Princess Jellyfish
