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Shoko

“Shoko (庄子, 祥子, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the characters used; common interpretations include "peaceful child" or "auspicious child" from kanji like 祥 (shō, auspicious) and 子 (ko, child).”

Japanese · Girl · 2 syllables

S
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,428
TrendVintage
Peak year1993
Syllables2
OriginJapanese
LanguageJapanese
CultureJapanese
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 6
Global rank#43,073

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Shoko

Shoko (庄子, 祥子, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the characters used; common interpretations include "peaceful child" or "auspicious child" from kanji like 祥 (shō, auspicious) and 子 (ko, child).

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Etymology

Shoko (庄子, 祥子, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the characters used; common interpretations include "peaceful child" or "auspicious child" from kanji like 祥 (shō, auspicious) and 子 (ko, child). The name is primarily used in Japan and among Japanese communities, with historical usage dating back centuries in Japanese naming traditions.

Shoko currently ranks #9,428 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.

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