Kiko, of Japanese origin, is a unisex given name that has gained global popularity due to its simplicity and charm. It's composed of two kanji characters: "喜" (ki) meaning "happiness," and "子" (ko) meaning "child." Thus, Kiko signifies "happy child," evoking a sense of joy and innocence. The name has also been used in other cultures, such as Spain, where it's often associated with the diminutive form of Francisco or Victoria. In recent years, celebrities like Spanish singer Kiko Eloy and Japanese actress Kiko Mizuhara have contributed to popularizing this endearing name further.
The name Kiko experienced a noticeable decline in popularity from the late 70s to the early 80s, with a significant drop from 15 births in 1979 to just 6 in 1981. There was another dip in the early 2000s, with only 5 births each in 2001 and 2003. However, since 2014, there has been a steady increase in the usage of the name Kiko, peaking at 22 births in 2021. Overall, from 1979 to 2023, there have been a total of 140 births with the name Kiko.