Keiko
Meaning of Keiko
Keiko is a female name with Japanese origin. It is pronounced as KEH-koh (/keɪkoʊ/) in Japanese. The name Keiko has variations, with one being Kei. In the United States, Keiko has been given to newborns since at least 1922. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. The name peaked in popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s but has since declined. Despite its declining popularity, Keiko still holds a special charm and uniqueness for those seeking a less common name with Japanese roots.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as KEH-koh (/keɪkoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Keiko
| Keiko Fujimori - Keiko Sofía Fujimori Higuchi is a Peruvian politician and the eldest daughter of former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori. |
| Keiko, a male orca, gained fame for portraying Willy in the film Free Willy and was later returned to the wild after years of preparation, becoming the first captive orca to be fully released back into the ocean before passing away in 2003. |
| Keiko Takemiya is a renowned Japanese manga artist and former president of Kyoto Seika University. |
| Keiko Kitagawa is a Japanese actress and former model known for her roles in Sailor Moon, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and various TV dramas. |
| Keiko Fukuda was a Japanese-American martial artist and the highest-ranked female judoka in history, known for her pioneering role in women's judo and as the last surviving student of judo founder Kanō Jigorō. |
| Christine Keiko Agena is an American actress known for her roles as Lane Kim in Gilmore Girls and Dr. Edrisa Tanaka on Prodigal Son. |
| Keiko Iwasaka, born on June 17, 1946, is a renowned Japanese novelist. |
| Keiko Kishi is a Japanese actress, writer, and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. |
| Keiko Takeshita is a Japanese actress known for her role as Hana Matsuzaki in the Japanese version of From Up on Poppy Hill. |
| Keiko Nishikawa is a renowned Japanese physical chemist recognized for her research on supercritical fluids and holds the position of emeritus professor at Chiba University. |
| Keiko Lee is a Japanese jazz singer of Korean descent known for her international performances. |
| Keiko Itokazu is a Japanese politician who has served in the House of Councillors and the assembly of Okinawa Prefecture. |
| Keiko Awaji was a renowned Japanese stage and film actress. |
| Keiko Ishida is a retired professional tennis player from Japan. |
| Keiko Hanagata was a Japanese voice actress born in Tokyo, Japan, known for her work with 81 Produce. |
