Kiyoko Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kiyoko is a Japanese name meaning 'pure child', deriving from the characters for 'pure' and 'child'. It has evolved through variations like Kiyo and Kiyomi. The name has been associated with positive traits and cultural significance, gaining popularity in the post-war period. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Kiyoko is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kiyoko has been stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kiyoko' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1359th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3312th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13005th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14057th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21432nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11271st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kiyoko' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kiyoko"
Pronunciation
/kiˈjoʊkoʊ/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Kiyoko is derived from the Japanese characters '清' (kiyo) meaning 'pure' and '子' (ko) meaning 'child'. Together, they can be interpreted as 'pure child' or 'child of purity'.
Meaning
pure child
Language Evolution
Kiyoko, Kiyo, Kiyoko (子) - historical forms with various kanji
Historical Usage
Kiyoko gained popularity in Japan during the 20th century, particularly after World War II, as names with positive meanings became favored.
Variants & Derivatives
Kiyo, Kiyomi, Kiyoka
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kiyoko is viewed positively in Japan, often associated with purity and innocence. It remains a relatively popular name among new generations.
Famous People
Kiyoko Suiren, Kiyoko Yoshida
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kiyoko"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kiyoko"
"Kiyoko" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1359th of 9107 | 579 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3312th of 9204 | 138 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13005th of 19264 | 22 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14057th of 27321 | 47 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21432nd of 35406 | 33 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11271st of 30306 | 97 |
Regional Popularity of "Kiyoko" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kiyoko" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
23.03% 263rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
47.12% 729th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kiyoko"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kiyoko" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.