GirlClassic
Yaeko
Yaeko (やえこ) is a Japanese name for girls. Its best-known spelling is 八重子, 八 eight + 重 layer + 子 child. It was most popular in the past, reaching No. 5 in 1917.
や · え · こ · やえこ · ヤエコ
Ways to write Yaeko
The same sound can be written with different kanji, and each choice changes the meaning. These are the spellings that have appeared in Japan's yearly baby name rankings, most popular first.
八重子
八eight重layer, important子child
Girl, best No. 5 (1916–1929)Rarer spellings
These spellings of Yaeko appear in Japanese name records but are uncommon. Each uses a standard reading of its kanji.
安江子peace + inlet + childGirl
安枝子peace + branch + childGirl
八衣子eight + garment + childGirl
八映子eight + to reflect + childGirl
八栄子eight + to flourish + childGirl
八瑛子eight + sparkle of a gem + childGirl
八英子eight + outstanding + childGirl
八詠子eight + to recite a poem + childGirl
Popularity in Japan
Where the most popular spelling of Yaeko has ranked among baby names each year. Its best year was 1917, at No. 5.
Show the numbers
| Year | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1929 | No. 10 |
| 1925 | No. 10 |
| 1917 | No. 5 |
| 1916 | No. 6 |
Source: Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance yearly baby name survey. It covers the top 10 names each year from 1912 to 2003, and the top 100 names and top 50 readings from 2004.