Meiko is a Japanese feminine given name, derived from the kanji characters 美 meaning "beautiful" and 絹 meaning "silk". It can also be read as Mei, which means "beauty", "elegance", or "excellence". The name Meiko gained popularity in Japan during the late 20th century.
The name Meiko experienced varied popularity over the years, with peaks in the early 70s and late 80s to early 90s. However, it seems to have become less common since the mid-90s, with a consistent decline until 2018 when it started picking up slightly again. Despite these fluctuations, the name has maintained some level of presence throughout the decades, totaling 106 births from 1971 to 2021.