Nanako Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAH-nah-koh / nɑːnɑːkoʊJapanese
Meaning
child of the south
Historical & Cultural Background
Nanako is a feminine given name commonly used in Japan. The name is often composed of the kanji characters for 'child' (子) and a character that can mean 'south' (南). In Japanese culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen based on auspiciousness and family heritage. The name Nanako can reflect a connection to nature and direction.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nanako was first seen in the United States in 1995. Nanako has ranked as high as #1282 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Nanako has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |