girl's name
Naoko
nah-OH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 77
Naoko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 7 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.
- Naoko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1982, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Naoko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 19 |
How Popular Is Naoko?
In 1993, Naoko was given to 7 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 Naoko 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 Naoko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naoko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naoko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naoko
- Japanese nah-OH-koh
Sibling Names for Naoko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naoko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naoko
How popular is the name Naoko?
In 1993, Naoko was given to 7 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 Naoko a girl's or a boy's name?
Naoko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Naoko?
Naoko has 3 syllables.
When was Naoko most popular?
Naoko peaked in 1982, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.