Gender: Female
Origin: Japanese, Australian
Meaning: True child or child of the true, Child of Mari
Pronunciation: mah-REE-koh, /mɑːˈriːkoʊ/, M AE R AH K OW
Popularity Rank: #25,848
Derived from the Japanese elements 'mari' meaning 'ball' and 'ko' meaning 'child'. It can also mean 'true child' or 'child of the true' depending on the kanji characters used.
The name Mariko is of Japanese, Australian origin and means True child or child of the true, Child of Mari. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mariko is commonly found in Japan, United States of America, France, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mah-REE-koh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɑːˈriːkoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE R AH K OW
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Mariko is recorded 1,462 times globally, ranking it as the 25,848th most common name worldwide.
Mariko is most prevalent in Japan, with 586 occurrences, making it the 57th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Mariko is found among 1 in every 155 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | #57 | 1 : 155 |
| United States of America | #9,790 | 1 : 8,615 |
| France | #10,125 | 1 : 13,172 |
| Italy | #12,810 | 1 : 15,358 |
| United Kingdom | #10,039 | 1 : 10,964 |
| Singapore | #7,178 | 1 : 14,868 |
| Canada | #8,241 | 1 : 9,623 |
| Germany | #8,716 | 1 : 11,112 |
| Algeria | #20,698 | 1 : 40,317 |
| Hong Kong | #8,382 | 1 : 15,152 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mariko from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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