Momoko
Meaningoften peach child · Japanese
Momoko is a Japanese girl name often meaning “peach child”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Momoko would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationMomoko peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Momoko you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- HistoryMomoko first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
US births per million girls, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Momoko
Momoko is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “often peach child”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Momoko
What does the name Momoko mean?
Momoko means “often peach child” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Peach (“peach”), Momo (“peach”) and Momoka (“often peach blossom”).
What is the origin of the name Momoko?
Momoko is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Momoko a boy or girl name?
Momoko is a girl name.
How popular is the name Momoko?
Momoko 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 #7,724 in 2001, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Momoko?
If you like Momoko, you might also like Peach, Momo and Momoka.
What should I know before naming my baby Momoko?
Momoko is a Japanese girl name often meaning “peach child”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.