Tamiko
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tamiko is a Japanese name meaning “beautiful child”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tamiko
Tamiko is a name of Japanese origin that is traditionally constructed from elements meaning beautiful, abundant, and child. These kanji components are combined to reflect aesthetic values commonly found in Japanese naming conventions. The name is historically documented as a feminine given name emphasizing virtues of grace and prosperity within Japanese families.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tamiko
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tamiko is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Tamiko
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tamiko is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 2.78M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 3.25M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 76.3M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tamiko was last recorded at #6,940 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2017) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #893 in 1975. Its lowest recorded position was #8,711 in 1994. Over the last 35 years (1982–2017) the name fell -1765 places (from #5,175 to #6,940).
Name StyleMethodology
Tamiko is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1975, has fallen to only 0% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Tamiko
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- T — Girl Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- o — Girl Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tamiko uses three syllables and concludes with an open vowel sound. This name is frequently associated with Tamiko Bolton, the philanthropist and spouse of George Soros. The stressed-unstressed-unstressed flow provides a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Tamiko
Middle names used with TamikoMethodology
Tamiko is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Tamiko Michelle · Tamiko Nicole · Tamiko Ann · Tamiko Denise · Tamiko YvetteView all 73 girl middle names.
- Total 96 middle names used with Tamiko
- 6 boy middle names used with Tamiko
- 11 unisex middle names used with Tamiko
Middle name suggestions for TamikoMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tamiko is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern and 5 letters.
Examples: Tamiko Leigh · Tamiko Grace · Tamiko Smith · Tamiko Lynne · Tamiko Jones. View all 1,654 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Tamiko
Sound Like Tamiko Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tamika · Tameka · Tomeka · View all 40 names
Spelled Like Tamiko Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tamika · Tomiko · Tameko · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Teresa · Theresa · Tiffany · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tamiko Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jo · Willow · Cleo · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Tamiko”
Dictionary Meaning of "Tamiko"Methodology
A female given name from Japanese
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How to Spell Tamiko in ASL
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