girl's name
Kikue
KEE-koo-eh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 297
Kikue is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1931 it was given to 10 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.
- Kikue is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1920, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1906.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kikue Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 112 |
| 1920s | 163 |
| 1930s | 15 |
How Popular Is Kikue?
In 1931, Kikue was given to 10 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.
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 Kikue
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kikue Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kikue over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kikue
- Japanese KEE-koo-eh
Sibling Names for Kikue
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kikue — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kikue
How popular is the name Kikue?
In 1931, Kikue was given to 10 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 Kikue a girl's or a boy's name?
Kikue is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kikue?
Kikue has 3 syllables.
When was Kikue most popular?
Kikue peaked in 1920, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.