Friend or little loved one
Amiko is a name with dual roots. In Esperanto, it literally translates to 'friend.' In a Japanese context, it is typically a feminine name where 'ami' can mean 'second' or 'Asia' and 'ko' means 'child,' though meanings vary based on the kanji used.
Less common today
Amiko isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,976 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NASA Public Affairs Officer and media personality
