Koto
Gender-neutral name · Hindu · Japanese
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #15,682 in 2018
0 babies were named Koto in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2017–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Koto you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryKoto first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #15,682.
About the name Koto
Koto is a gender-neutral name of Hindu and Japanese origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-oto”. US birth records list Koto for girls from 2017 to 2018, in 2 of those 2 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #15,682 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2018, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Hindu namesJapanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.9 | 344,828 girls |
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Questions about the name Koto
What is the origin of the name Koto?
Koto has Hindu, Japanese roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Maya, Lyla, Arya.
Is Koto a boy or girl name?
Both. Koto is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Koto?
Koto is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #15,682 in 2018.