Riku: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A grounded name meaning land and earth, strong and steady.
Riku as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #4348
- Peak
- #3952 in 1999
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Riku Means
Riku is a boy name of Japanese origin. A grounded name meaning land and earth, strong and steady.
How Popular Riku Is
Riku currently ranks #4348 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3952 in 1999. It is rising.
Good to Know About Riku
- Riku has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Riku is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Riku as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #4348
- Peak
- #3952 in 1999
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Riku Means
Riku is a unisex name of Japanese origin. The solid and fertile land beneath our feet.
How Popular Riku Is
Riku currently ranks #4348 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3952 in 1999. It is rising.
Good to Know About Riku
- Riku has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Riku is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Riku
Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Riku
Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Riku.
Questions About Riku
What does Riku mean?
Riku is a boy name of Japanese origin. A grounded name meaning land and earth, strong and steady.
How popular is Riku?
Riku currently ranks #4348 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3952 in 1999. It is rising.
Where does Riku come from?
Riku comes from Japanese roots. Riku has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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