girl's name
Kikuyo
kee-KOO-yoh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 31
Kikuyo is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1923 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.
- Kikuyo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1904.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kikuyo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1920s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 11 |
How Popular Is Kikuyo?
In 1923, Kikuyo 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.
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 Kikuyo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kikuyo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kikuyo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kikuyo
- Japanese kee-KOO-yoh
Sibling Names for Kikuyo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kikuyo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kikuyo
How popular is the name Kikuyo?
In 1923, Kikuyo 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 Kikuyo a girl's or a boy's name?
Kikuyo is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kikuyo?
Kikuyo has 3 syllables.
When was Kikuyo most popular?
Kikuyo peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.