Yoko
Meaning of Yoko
Yoko is a female name of Japanese origin. In Japanese, it is pronounced as "yoh-koh" (/joˈkoː/). This name has been used in the United States since at least the early 20th century. The popularity of Yoko has varied over the years, with its peak occurring in the 1970s. Currently, Yoko is a less common name for newborn girls in America, ranking at number 15,217 in terms of occurrences in 2021. Yoko is often associated with famous Japanese artist Yoko Ono, who gained recognition as an avant-garde artist and musician during the 1960s and beyond. Despite its relative rarity in recent years, Yoko remains a unique and culturally rich choice for parents seeking a name with Japanese origins.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as yoh-koh (/joˈkoː/)
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Notable People Named Yoko
| Yoko Ono is a Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist known for her work in performance art and filmmaking. |
| Yoko Taro is a Japanese video game director and scenario writer known for his work on the Drakengard series and its spin-offs, Nier and Nier: Automata. |
| Yoko Kanno is a renowned Japanese composer, arranger, and music producer famous for her work on the soundtracks of anime series, video games, and movies, including scores for Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and Wolf's Rain. |
| Yoko Kamio - Yōko Kamio is a renowned Japanese manga artist, best known for her award-winning and widely popular series Boys Over Flowers, which has achieved global success. |
| Yōko Maki - Yoko Maki is a Japanese actress known for her roles in films such as Infection and The Grudge. |
| Yōko Teppōzuka is a Japanese voice actress who began her career in 1991 and is currently affiliated with Aoni Production. |
| Yoko Ono is a Japanese retired judoka. |
