Declining since 2022, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamiko since 1981
Babies named Kamiko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Kamiko is a Japanese feminine name combining 'kame' (turtle) and 'ko' (child). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, peaking in popularity in 2023. Since 2022, its usage has been declining, and it remains extremely uncommon, with about 1 in 160,727 girls receiving the name in 2025. The name reflects a modern Japanese naming tradition, and its rarity makes it a distinctive choice.
Kamiko is a Japanese name composed of the elements 'kame' (turtle) and 'ko' (child). It is a relatively modern given name in Japan, reflecting a trend of using nature and animal motifs in feminine names. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miko, Kami
Sibling names for Kamiko
Names that share Kamiko's style, for a brother or sister.
