Ayako Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-yah-koh / a.ja.koJapanese
Meaning
child of the color
Historical & Cultural Background
Ayako is a feminine given name commonly used in Japan. The name is often composed of the kanji characters for 'child' (子) and 'color' (彩), though variations exist depending on the specific kanji used. In Japanese culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen based on auspiciousness. Ayako has been a popular name in various periods of Japanese history.
Trend Summary
Ayako has seen fluctuating popularity in Japan, with varying trends over the decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ayaka
- Aiko
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ayako was first seen in the United States in 1908. Ayako has ranked as high as #843 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Ayako has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ayako (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 24 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |