Mariko
Fact sheet
- Name
- Mariko
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The Japanese first name Mariko is composed of the elements mari (真理), which means 'truth,' and ko (子), which stands for 'child.' Therefore, Mariko can be interpreted as 'child of truth.' However, there are also alternative Kanji combinations with different meanings.
What does the name Mariko mean?
Mariko is a girl's name from Japan, which is made up of the terms mari (真理) for 'truth' and ko (子) for 'child,' meaning approximately 'child of truth.' The name is relatively common in Japan. Notable bearers include the German director and screenwriter Mariko Minoguchi and the Japanese artist Mariko Mori.
Where does the name Mariko come from?
The name Mariko has Japanese roots and means 'child of truth.' The word components consist of mari (真理) for 'truth' and ko (子) for 'child.' The language used is Japanese, and the name is written in Kanji.
How do you pronounce Mariko?
Ma-ri-ko
Popularity
In Germany, Mariko is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2015 with position 1,798. In the last ten years, Mariko has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,615th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,401st.
Nicknames & pet names
Koko / Maiko / Maki / Mako / MaMa / Mari / Riki / Riko
Famous people
- Mariko Asabuki (writer from Japan)
- Mariko Goto (Japanese musician)
- Mariko Kiplagat Kipchumba (long-distance runner from Kenya)
- Mariko Kouda (Japanese actress)
- Mariko Kurama (character from the manga/anime 'Elfen Lied')
- Mariko Mori (artist)
- Mariko Morikawa (Japanese actress)
- Mariko Nagai (Japanese writer)
- Mariko Nanba (Japanese composer)
- Mariko Nishio (Japanese badminton player)
- Mariko Ohara (writer from Japan)
- Mariko Okada (actress from Japan)
- Mariko Okamoto (Japanese volleyball player)
- Mariko Okubo (Japanese actress)
- Mariko Pajalahti (actress from Finland)
- Mariko Sakai (character from the anime/manga Kodomo no Omocha)
- Mariko Shinoda (member of the band 'AKB48')
- Mariko Suzuki (Japanese voice actress)
- Mariko Takahashi (singer from Japan)
- Mariko Tamaki (writer from Canada)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mariko
What does the name Mariko mean?
Mariko means 'child of truth' and has Japanese roots. The name is composed of the terms for 'truth' and 'child.'
Is Mariko a gender-neutral name?
Mariko is a traditional girl's name from Japan and is typically used only for girls.
What nicknames are there for Mariko?
Common nicknames for Mariko include Koko, Maiko, Maki, Mako, MaMa, Mari, Riki, and Riko.
How is the name Mariko pronounced?
The name Mariko is pronounced in Japan approximately as 'Mah-ree-koh,' with equal emphasis on all syllables.