girl's name
Mariko
MAH-ree-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,381
Mariko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Mariko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1984, when 57 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 331,565 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mariko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 150 |
| 1980s | 481 |
| 1990s | 255 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How Popular Is Mariko?
In 2025, Mariko was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Mariko 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 Mariko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mariko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mariko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mariko
- Japanese MAH-ree-koh
Sibling Names for Mariko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mariko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mariko
How popular is the name Mariko?
In 2025, Mariko was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Mariko a girl's or a boy's name?
Mariko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mariko?
Mariko has 3 syllables.
When was Mariko most popular?
Mariko peaked in 1984, when 57 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Mariko a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mariko currently ranks #9,870 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.