What origin is the name Kiriko?

Kiriko comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Kiriko?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Kiriko — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Kiriko

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kiriko

Kiriko

Girl

Japanese

3 syllables

Kiriko (きりこ) is a Japanese girl's name meaning "From the Japanese roots Kiri (paulownia tree) and Ko (child). Refers to the beauty of the paulownia flower.".

With Japanese roots, Kiriko is a girl name that means "From the Japanese roots Kiri (paulownia tree) and Ko (child). Refers to the beauty of the paulownia flower.". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: きりこ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Japanese roots Kiri (paulownia tree) and Ko (child). Refers to the beauty of the paulownia flower.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as きりこ

Quick answers about Kiriko

What does Kiriko mean?

Kiriko is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "From the Japanese roots Kiri (paulownia tree) and Ko (child). Refers to the beauty of the paulownia flower.".

How popular is Kiriko?

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Brother names that go with Kiriko

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

How to say Kiriko

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Kiriko.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kiriko

Kiriko means "From the Japanese roots Kiri (paulownia tree) and Ko (child). Refers to the beauty of the paulownia flower." — these names share that spirit.

Olivia — "Olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness" (Latin)
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Evelyn — "Wished for child, life" (English)
Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (Latin)
Lily — "Lily flower, purity" (English)
Ashley — "Ash tree meadow" (English)
Layla — "A poetic name meaning night or dark-haired beauty, famously associated with classic tales of deep love." (Arabic)
Luna — "Moon, celestial beauty" (Latin)