Blessed child or happy child
In Japanese, Keiko is a name with multiple meanings depending on the kanji used. Most commonly, it combines 'kei' (blessing, favor, or respect) with 'ko' (child), a traditional suffix for female names. It was particularly popular in Japan during the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Keiko isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,514 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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