Name Riko
Riko is a masculine name with German, Japanese, Korean origins. It is considered a very popular name that has experienced moderate growth in popularity recently.
Meaning of the name Riko
Origins and Core Meaning
"Child of God" (Japanese)"Gift of the spirit" (German)"Precious one" (Korean).
Detailed Insights on Riko
Origins
Symbolic Representation
Riko is often associated with the following symbols:
- The sun
- The moon
- The stars
- The sea
Personality Traits
Riko is a name that evokes a sense of:
- Joy
- Love
- Kindness
- Compassion
Key Personality Traits
Personal Meanings of the Name Riko
Riko Overview & Analysis
Gender statistics
Riko is predominantly a boy's name with a strong masculine identity. Among 27 people named Riko, 25 are male and 2 are female resulting in a 92.6% male and just 7.4% female. This pronounced gender imbalance underscores the name Riko's strong masculine identity.
Data Explanation
This data is sourced from actual birth records, ensuring that the statistics provided are accurate reflections of real naming trends. The percentage has been rounded up for easier readability, but the underlying figures are grounded in factual data, not estimates. This ensures that the information is both reliable and user-friendly, giving a clear and truthful picture of the name Riko's gender association.
Popularity
Riko classified as an very popular name and ranks 27,474 in the Namedary database. It has experienced moderate growth over the years, and experienced moderate growth recently.
Based on the latest data from 2015 (1), 2019 (1), 2020 (1), Riko's popularity shows consistent stability
Additional Information on Riko
Pronunciation and Phonetics
- Name
- Riko
- Pronunciation
- riko
- RIY-Kow
- Ri:-kō
- Syllable
- Syllable Count:2 Syllables
Chinese Translation of the Name Riko
Translation of Riko Boy Name
- Translation
- 理科
- Pronunce
- (PinYin) : lǐ kē
- Feng Shui
- 理Fire科Wood
Translation of Riko Girl Name
- Translation
- 希口
- Pronunce
- (PinYin) : xī kǒu
- Feng Shui
- 希Water口Wood
Riko in Numerology
| R | I | K | O |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 2 |
Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):
Riko's Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 6
- You embrace your true self while nurturing others, caring for, and being close to those you love.
- You aspire to bring love, beauty, and harmony into the world so that everyone can feel happy, loved, and healed.
- You are driven by beauty, love, family, relationships, and serving and caring for others.
Riko's Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 11
- You strike a harmonious balance between emotional and spiritual expression. This allows for profound understanding of how to coexist peacefully with others and effectively manage emotions.
- Avoid excessive solitude, and you will embark on a tranquil and fulfilling life.
Riko's Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 8
- You demonstrate great drive, determination, leadership ability, responsibility, and strength. You are organized, successful, and have a strong presence.
- You are capable of winning any competition and possess the courage to take risks.
Famous People Named Riko
- Riko Sakurai (Japanese singer)
- Riko Shibata (Japanese actress)
- Riko Taniguchi (Japanese volleyball player)
User-Submitted Information about Riko
Pxt_5u9y6a7f
Riko is also used as a masculine name in Japanese. However, it's more common for females. So, I think that the "Gender" of this name should be changed from "Feminine" to "Feminine & Masculine".
Source: https://forebears.io/x/forenames/rikoDanielmago75
Riko is a popular girls name in Japan.
It first entered the top 10 in 2002. Since then it has fallen in and out of the top 10. It peaked at #2 in 2010. Currently (as of 2018) it is at #10.
Even though -ko used to be a very common ending in girls names it has been used less and less in recent decades. Riko is currently (as of 2018) the only girls name ending in -ko in the Japanese top 100.
The only three -ko ending Japanese girls names who have entered the top 10 since 1990 are Momoko, Nanako and Riko.
It is most commonly spelled as 莉子 (white jasmine + child).Rang_pwns300
Not just a girl's name.
Conclusion
Riko is a beautiful and meaningful name that is perfect for a child who is destined to bring joy and love into the world.
Deathbreeze3
This can also be used for male japanese. My grandfather and me are using the same name. Ri- has the same meaning, but -ko(u)can have dozens of meanings.
Runeris02
Riko can also mean "clever" in Japanese. In polite speech, I think.