Mariko

Female

Meaning

true village child

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

mɑːrikoʊ

Traits associated with the name Mariko:

Dogs named Mariko tend to be loving, loyal, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Mariko?

Naming your dog Mariko suggests that you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and may have a special connection to the name. It could also suggest that you are creative and have a unique sense of style.

Is Mariko a good dog name?

Mariko has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Mariko isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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3,328
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Mariko is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Mariko was, in the past month, the 5946th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Mariko is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Mariko was viewed 40 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Mariko's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Mariko is most adored in Texas, California and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Arizona and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Mariko.

Most popular breeds named Mariko:

  1. Shiba Inu
  2. Pekingese

Mariko is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

A common female name in Japan, often meaning "truthful child".

Dog names like Mariko:

loving beautiful
beautiful night child
true gentle beauty
beautiful wise child
green
beautiful child
Mariko dog name meaning

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