Gender: Male
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Land/earth, Powerful Ruler, Shore, Innocent
Pronunciation: REE-koo, /ˈriːkuː/, R IH K UW
Popularity Rank: #13,638
Riku is a Japanese name meaning 'land' or 'earth'. It often symbolizes a connection to nature and the physical world.
The name Riku is of Japanese origin and means Land/earth, Powerful Ruler, Shore, Innocent. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Riku is commonly found in Finland, India, Japan, and 51 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: REE-koo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈriːkuː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R IH K UW
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Riku is recorded 3,408 times globally, ranking it as the 13,638th most common name worldwide.
Riku is most prevalent in Finland, with 2,687 occurrences, making it the 119th most popular name in the country.
In Finland, the name Riku is found among 1 in every 44 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | #119 | 1 : 44 |
| India | #4,928 | 1 : 7,468 |
| Japan | #621 | 1 : 920 |
| Albania | #942 | 1 : 698 |
| Italy | #13,345 | 1 : 16,199 |
| Bangladesh | #6,917 | 1 : 10,027 |
| United States of America | #41,122 | 1 : 60,304 |
| Saudi Arabia | #61,977 | 1 : 115,688 |
| France | #29,164 | 1 : 54,333 |
| Oman | #18,366 | 1 : 31,117 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Riku from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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