Mariko

Girl name

Mariko has been given to 1,326 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 1984.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from Japanese まりこ (Mariko).

Origin: Japanese

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,326

Peak year

1984 (57 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1916

10-year trend

▲ +25%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Mariko — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Marioboy

152,403 babies since 1897

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Sharhondagirl

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Rashellgirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Mariko?

Mariko has been given to 1,326 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mariko peak?

Mariko peaked in 1984, when 57 babies were given the name.

Is Mariko a girl or boy name?

Mariko is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Mariko are girls).

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