Yukiko is a feminine given name of Japanese origin, derived from the words "yuki" meaning snow and "ko" meaning child or small one. This name has been traditionally used in Japan since ancient times, often bestowed upon daughters born during winter months due to its association with snowfall. Yukiko is typically written using kanji characters (雪子), representing 'snow' and 'child'.
The name Yukiko experienced peak popularity during the late teens and early twenties of the twentieth century, with a significant drop-off after World War I. It saw a brief resurgence in the late 1970s to mid-1980s but has since declined, with fewer than ten births per year since the late 1980s. Overall, there have been 485 births named Yukiko over the specified period.