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Riki

/ REE-kee /
Boy Japanese 2 syllables
Meaning
Riki means Power, strength (Japanese).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
REE-kee
Popularity of Riki in the US, 1880–2025
196019802000

Riki first appears in US records in 1948. It peaked in 1993, when 17 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Riki popular?

Declining Riki is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.

US babies given the name Riki, by decade
2010s 27
2000s 116
1990s 106
1980s 94
1970s 28
1960s 16
1950s 40
1940s 6

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Riki mean?

Riki is written with the kanji for “power” or “strength.”

Names like Riki

Japanese names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Riki

Popular Japanese names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Riki mean?

Riki means Power, strength. Riki is written with the kanji for “power” or “strength.”

What is the origin of the name Riki?

Riki is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Riki?

Riki is pronounced “REE-kee.”

Is Riki a boy or a girl name?

Riki is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Riki a popular name right now?

Riki is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.

When was the name Riki most popular?

Riki was most popular in 1993, when about 17 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Riki?

Names similar to Riki include Minato, Asahi, Daichi, Haruki, Itsuki.

What names go well with Riki?

Japanese names that pair well with Riki include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.