Eye of the bud or sprout
In Japanese, Meko is often a combination of kanji such as 'me' (bud/sprout/eye) and 'ko' (child). While rare as a standalone name in the West, it is sometimes used as a diminutive or a modern creative coinage. Its brevity and vowel-heavy sound align it with contemporary naming trends.
Less common today
Meko isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,179 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The mischievous raccoon companion of Pocahontas · Pocahontas
