Kikyo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Kikyo means 'bellflower' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Kikyo
Kikyo is a Japanese name that means 'bellflower' or 'Chinese bellflower.' It is derived from the combination of the kanji characters 'ki' meaning 'rare' or 'strange' and 'kyo' meaning 'bell.' In Japanese culture, the bellflower is considered a symbol of good luck and everlasting love. Kikyo is also the name of a character in the manga and anime series Inuyasha.
Popularity of the Name Kikyo
The popularity for the name Kikyo peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 7 births, which ranked number 23,707 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Kikyo had the most female births in 2007 with 7, which ranked number 13,923 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kikyo has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Kikyo has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kikyo
- 10 Year Trend of Kikyo: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kikyo: -100.00%
Popularity of Kikyo by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kikyo. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kikyo in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kikyo is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kikyo
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