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HelpMiyoko and some other Japanese names
I'm in love with Miyoko for a girl. Do you like it?
I'm wondering whether this is old fashioned in Japan, because it was popular around 1900/1910. Does anyone know?
These are the other Japanese names I like, which one is your favorite?
Miyoko
Tsukiko
Aya
Miyo
Kaya
Sachiko
Sakura
Emi
Aimi
Aiko
Akiko
Aki
Anyone know how fashionable these are in Japan right now? I know that Aya was a very popular 80s/90s name and Akiko was popular at the beginning of the 20th century and then again in the 70s/80s. Sakura seems to have been popular in the 2000s and Sachiko in the 50s.
Mainly wondering about Kaya, Tsukiko, Aki etc. as they seem less common.
Any more suggestions?
I'm wondering whether this is old fashioned in Japan, because it was popular around 1900/1910. Does anyone know?
These are the other Japanese names I like, which one is your favorite?
Miyoko
Tsukiko
Aya
Miyo
Kaya
Sachiko
Sakura
Emi
Aimi
Aiko
Akiko
Aki
Anyone know how fashionable these are in Japan right now? I know that Aya was a very popular 80s/90s name and Akiko was popular at the beginning of the 20th century and then again in the 70s/80s. Sakura seems to have been popular in the 2000s and Sachiko in the 50s.
Mainly wondering about Kaya, Tsukiko, Aki etc. as they seem less common.
Any more suggestions?
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Miyoko brings to mind Yoko Ono. I don't really like the sound.
I love Sachiko :) I'm pretty sure it's seen as quite traditional in Japan. It was featured for a minor character in the manga/anime Nana.
Sakura is always a pretty one too.
I also like Ayame and Akane.
I love Sachiko :) I'm pretty sure it's seen as quite traditional in Japan. It was featured for a minor character in the manga/anime Nana.
Sakura is always a pretty one too.
I also like Ayame and Akane.
This message was edited 4/22/2024, 1:17 AM
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I can't speak to common/old fashioned - I just know there are several Japanese names I think are fantastic!
On your list I really like Aya, Kaya, Miyo, Emi, Aki.
Other longtime favorites:
Akari
Mika
Takara
Nikita
boy or girl -
Akio
Ren
On your list I really like Aya, Kaya, Miyo, Emi, Aki.
Other longtime favorites:
Akari
Mika
Takara
Nikita
boy or girl -
Akio
Ren
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I'm not a fan of Miyoko. I like Sakura best, because of its cherry blossom imagery.
My favorites are Aiko, Airi, Akane, Akari, Akira, Aoi, Asuka, Ayaka, Ayano, Ayumi, Chihiro, Eiko, Emiko, Hiiragi, Hikari, Himawari, Izumi, Kaede, Kanna, Kaori, Kasumi, Keiko, Kiku, Kirara, Kitsune, Kiyo, Kohaku, Koharu, Kokoro, Kumiko, Kyo, Kyoko, Makoto, Megumi, Mei, Midori, Miku, Minato, Minoru, Nagisa, Nanako, Nanami, Natsuki, Noriko, Oyuki, Rei, Reiko, Rina, Sadako, Sakura, Saori, Sayori, Sayuri, Seiko, Seiya, Setsuna, Shion, Shiori, Shizuka, Sora, Suiren, Sumire, Suzume, Tsubaki, Tsubame, Tsubasa, Tsuru, Ume, Yaeko, Yuina, Yuka, Yuki, Yume, Yumi and Yuri.
My favorites are Aiko, Airi, Akane, Akari, Akira, Aoi, Asuka, Ayaka, Ayano, Ayumi, Chihiro, Eiko, Emiko, Hiiragi, Hikari, Himawari, Izumi, Kaede, Kanna, Kaori, Kasumi, Keiko, Kiku, Kirara, Kitsune, Kiyo, Kohaku, Koharu, Kokoro, Kumiko, Kyo, Kyoko, Makoto, Megumi, Mei, Midori, Miku, Minato, Minoru, Nagisa, Nanako, Nanami, Natsuki, Noriko, Oyuki, Rei, Reiko, Rina, Sadako, Sakura, Saori, Sayori, Sayuri, Seiko, Seiya, Setsuna, Shion, Shiori, Shizuka, Sora, Suiren, Sumire, Suzume, Tsubaki, Tsubame, Tsubasa, Tsuru, Ume, Yaeko, Yuina, Yuka, Yuki, Yume, Yumi and Yuri.
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As ari said, -ko names generally are dated. Parents have opted for -i, -a and, -na and -ka, like in Mai, Ria, Mina and Haruka.
Sakura is still popular. I think it will always be popular because it is reminiscent of the cherry blossom regardless of how its spelled. It is culturally significant and represents new beginnings, something one would want for their child. Akiko and Aiko are probably the most common of the uncommon -ko names you listed out of Tsukiko, Miyoko, Sachiko, Aiko and Akiko. Aki and Ai are two syllables, potentially two kanji names. It aligns with the trend that has helped Yuki remain popular. I would guess that Aya is still popular for the same reason.
Names with -mi seem to be dropping, so Emi and Aimi probably sound a bit dated, but not too old because they are short and two syllables. Tsukiko is definitely dated but I do not think Kaya is. Female names ending in -ya like Kaguya and Maya, I believe, have gained more attention.
Sakura is still popular. I think it will always be popular because it is reminiscent of the cherry blossom regardless of how its spelled. It is culturally significant and represents new beginnings, something one would want for their child. Akiko and Aiko are probably the most common of the uncommon -ko names you listed out of Tsukiko, Miyoko, Sachiko, Aiko and Akiko. Aki and Ai are two syllables, potentially two kanji names. It aligns with the trend that has helped Yuki remain popular. I would guess that Aya is still popular for the same reason.
Names with -mi seem to be dropping, so Emi and Aimi probably sound a bit dated, but not too old because they are short and two syllables. Tsukiko is definitely dated but I do not think Kaya is. Female names ending in -ya like Kaguya and Maya, I believe, have gained more attention.
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Hi! Based on what I remember, the only one of those names that probably still sounds trendy in Japan is Rina (莉菜). It follows a trend of giving girls short, cute, two kanji names (unless they're feeling creative and use this hypothetically: 理衣奈). Runner up for modernity: Naomi, Midori and Akira might sound fresher than the others because they can be spelled with 3 kanji to be different. It's a matter of spelling that's trendy, not only the sound.
I think Chizuru and Suzume are considered old-fashioned. I don't think Kaede was ever popular. So, these might be more reminiscent of old anime or senior citizens than the other names. But technically, any name could be fresh if you spelled it differently. I hope this helps...
I think Chizuru and Suzume are considered old-fashioned. I don't think Kaede was ever popular. So, these might be more reminiscent of old anime or senior citizens than the other names. But technically, any name could be fresh if you spelled it differently. I hope this helps...
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Naomi was very popular in the 70s, so I guess it would sound a bit dated. Kaede was popular in the 90s.
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This message was edited 4/16/2024, 4:44 AM
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