girl's name
Tamiko
tah-MEE-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 3,043
Tamiko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 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.
- Tamiko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1975, when 503 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tamiko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 643 |
| 1970s | 1,943 |
| 1980s | 303 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 16 |
How Popular Is Tamiko?
In 2002, Tamiko 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.
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 Tamiko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tamiko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tamiko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tamiko
- Japanese tah-MEE-koh
Sibling Names for Tamiko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tamiko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tamiko
How popular is the name Tamiko?
In 2002, Tamiko 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 Tamiko a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamiko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tamiko?
Tamiko has 3 syllables.
When was Tamiko most popular?
Tamiko peaked in 1975, when 503 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.