What Does the Name Keiko Mean?

Keiko is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “"blessed/respectful child".”

Updated June 2026

Name	Keiko
Gender	female
Origin	Japanese
Meaning	"blessed/respectful child"
Variants	Keiko, Kei
Popularity	A classic mid-20th-century Japanese girls' name; the -ko ending has become less fashionable among younger generations.

The meaning and origin of Keiko

The name Keiko means “"blessed/respectful child"” and has Japanese origins. From Japanese 子 (ko) "child" preceded by elements such as 恵 (kei) "favour, blessing," 敬 (kei) "respect," 慶 (kei) "celebration," or 啓 (kei) "open, enlighten." The meaning shifts with the chosen first kanji.

Variants and related names

Keiko is related to several other names you may recognize: Keiko, Kei. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Keiko?

A classic mid-20th-century Japanese girls' name; the -ko ending has become less fashionable among younger generations.

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