Takeko is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, derived from the kanji characters 竹 (take) meaning "bamboo" and 光 (kō) meaning "light". It is often used for both males and females in Japan, with its popularity fluctuating over time. The name Takeko was first used during the Meiji period (1868-1912), but it gained significant attention during World War II due to its association with Takeko Yurrinbou, a female samurai warrior who fought against the invading American forces in Okinawa.
"Over these years, Takeko had its peak popularity with eight births in 1924, followed by consistent annual counts ranging from five to seven until reaching another peak of six births in 1932."