Riku
Riku first appears in US records in 1996. It peaked in 2024, when 24 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 13.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Riku popular?
Steady Riku has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 121 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 180 | |
| 2000s | 145 | |
| 1990s | 37 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Riku mean?
Riku is written with the kanji for “land.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Riku mean?
Riku means Land. Riku is written with the kanji for “land.”
What is the origin of the name Riku?
Riku is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Riku?
Riku is pronounced “REE-koo.”
Is Riku a boy or a girl name?
Riku is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Riku a popular name right now?
Riku has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Riku?
In 2025, Riku ranked #6730 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Riku most popular?
Riku was most popular in 2024, when about 24 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Riku?
Names similar to Riku include Takumi, Haruto, Sota, Yuto, Yuma.
What names go well with Riku?
Japanese names that pair well with Riku include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.