girl's name
Risako
ree-SAH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 37
Risako is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 8 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.
- Risako is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1997, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1997.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Risako Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 18 |
How Popular Is Risako?
In 2006, Risako was given to 8 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 Risako 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 Risako
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Risako Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Risako over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Risako
- Japanese ree-SAH-koh
Sibling Names for Risako
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Risako — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Risako
How popular is the name Risako?
In 2006, Risako was given to 8 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 Risako a girl's or a boy's name?
Risako is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Risako?
Risako has 3 syllables.
When was Risako most popular?
Risako peaked in 1997, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.