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HelpRe: Miyoko and some other Japanese names
in reply to a message by Amandine
As ari said, -ko names generally are dated. Parents have opted for -i, -a and, -na and -ka, like in Mai, Ria, Mina and Haruka.
Sakura is still popular. I think it will always be popular because it is reminiscent of the cherry blossom regardless of how its spelled. It is culturally significant and represents new beginnings, something one would want for their child. Akiko and Aiko are probably the most common of the uncommon -ko names you listed out of Tsukiko, Miyoko, Sachiko, Aiko and Akiko. Aki and Ai are two syllables, potentially two kanji names. It aligns with the trend that has helped Yuki remain popular. I would guess that Aya is still popular for the same reason.
Names with -mi seem to be dropping, so Emi and Aimi probably sound a bit dated, but not too old because they are short and two syllables. Tsukiko is definitely dated but I do not think Kaya is. Female names ending in -ya like Kaguya and Maya, I believe, have gained more attention.
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Sakura is still popular. I think it will always be popular because it is reminiscent of the cherry blossom regardless of how its spelled. It is culturally significant and represents new beginnings, something one would want for their child. Akiko and Aiko are probably the most common of the uncommon -ko names you listed out of Tsukiko, Miyoko, Sachiko, Aiko and Akiko. Aki and Ai are two syllables, potentially two kanji names. It aligns with the trend that has helped Yuki remain popular. I would guess that Aya is still popular for the same reason.
Names with -mi seem to be dropping, so Emi and Aimi probably sound a bit dated, but not too old because they are short and two syllables. Tsukiko is definitely dated but I do not think Kaya is. Female names ending in -ya like Kaguya and Maya, I believe, have gained more attention.
https://youtube.com/@MarioDrama632 or
https://youtube.com/@Objects_2763 :3
