Kimiko

Kimiko is a feminine given name of Japanese origin. It is used in Japan and by the Japanese diaspora. In English-language contexts, it is often associated with Japanese heritage or media featuring Japanese characters.

The meaning of Kimiko depends on the kanji characters chosen. The name typically ends with -ko, a common suffix for female names in Japan. Common kanji configurations include 貴美子 (noble beauty child), 公美子 (public beauty child), 紀美子 (chronicle/era beauty child), 喜美子 (joyful beauty child), or written in kana as きみこ. Because many kanji options are possible, Kimiko does not have a single fixed meaning.

In Japan, Kimiko was a relatively common given name in the 20th century and remains in use among families with traditional naming patterns. Outside Japan, individuals with the given name appear in diaspora communities and in media.

Notable people and characters with the name include Kimiko Glenn, an American actress and singer; Kimiko Itoh, a Japanese singer and pianist; and Kimiko Miyashiro, a fictional character known as The Female in the television series The Boys and its related comics.