girl's name
Nanako
nah-NAH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 76
Nanako is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 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.
- Nanako is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2002, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1995.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nanako Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 24 |
How Popular Is Nanako?
In 2016, Nanako was given to 6 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 Nanako 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 Nanako
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nanako Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nanako over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nanako
- Japanese nah-NAH-koh
Sibling Names for Nanako
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nanako — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nanako
How popular is the name Nanako?
In 2016, Nanako was given to 6 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 Nanako a girl's or a boy's name?
Nanako is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nanako?
Nanako has 3 syllables.
When was Nanako most popular?
Nanako peaked in 2002, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.