麗子

Reiko

girlJapanese

Reiko is a girl name of Japanese origin, meaning “Lovely child”.

MeaningLovely child
GenderGirl
OriginJapanese
Written as麗子
PronunciationRAY-koh
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inJapan

Meaning and origin of Reiko

Reiko is a Japanese girl's name ending in ko, 'child'. Its first part can be written with several kanji, most often 麗 'lovely, beautiful', 礼 'gratitude, courtesy' or 玲 'jade tinkling', so the meaning varies with spelling. It was very popular in Japan in the mid-twentieth century. Bearers include tennis player Reiko Kato and many actresses.

Is Reiko a religious name?

Reiko has no specific religious background; it is a secular Japanese name.

How popular is Reiko?

Mainly found among Japanese women born before the 1980s.

Gifts with the name Reiko

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Spellings and variants of Reiko

ReiReika

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Reiko mean?

Reiko means 'Lovely child'. It is of Japanese origin.

Does Reiko have a religious meaning?

Reiko has no specific religious background; it is a secular Japanese name.

How do you pronounce Reiko?

Reiko is pronounced RAY-koh.

Is Reiko a boy or girl name?

Reiko is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.