girl's name
Chiyo
CHEE-yoh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 138
Chiyo is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Chiyo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1917, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chiyo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Chiyo?
In 2019, Chiyo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Chiyo Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chiyo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chiyo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chiyo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chiyo
- Japanese CHEE-yoh
Sibling Names for Chiyo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chiyo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chiyo
How popular is the name Chiyo?
In 2019, Chiyo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chiyo a girl's or a boy's name?
Chiyo is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chiyo?
Chiyo has 2 syllables.
When was Chiyo most popular?
Chiyo peaked in 1917, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.