Sumiko, of Japanese origin, is a beautiful and unique name that means 'first daughter'. It consists of two kanji characters: 'Su' meaning first or initial, and 'Miko', which refers to a shrine maiden. This elegant moniker offers a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.
The name Sumiko experienced varying popularity over the years, with a notable peak during the late 1910s to early 1920s, reaching its highest point in 1920 with 28 births. After the 1920s, the number of annual births decreased significantly, and since the 1970s, the name has seen very few births each year, with most years reporting either 5 or 6 births. Overall, there have been a total of 618 babies named Sumiko between 1912 and 2011.