UK girl's name
Momoko
A feminine Japanese name meaning "peach child" or "peach blossom".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Momoko is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Momoko popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Momoko. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Momoko ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Momoko.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Momoko as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Momoko mean?
The name Momoko is of Japanese origin, derived from the words "momo" meaning peach and "ko" meaning child. It gained popularity in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185 AD) when peach blossoms were highly revered symbols of beauty and feminine grace.
One of the earliest known references to the name Momoko can be found in the classical Japanese literary work "The Tale of Genji" written by Murasaki Shikibu around the year 1010 AD. In this epic tale, Momoko is the name given to a minor character, a lady-in-waiting.
Records show that in the 12th century, a famous Shinto priestess named Momoko Tachibana (1155-1233) served at the Grand Shrine of Ise, one of the most sacred sites in Japan. Her devotion and spiritual guidance earned her widespread respect during her lifetime.
In the 16th century, a renowned Japanese poet named Momoko Kurohashi (1528-1600) gained recognition for her beautiful waka poetry, which often celebrated the transient beauty of nature and the fleeting moments of life.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), Momoko Sumiyoshi (1675-1757) was a celebrated artist known for her exquisite silk paintings depicting traditional Japanese scenes and landscapes.
The name Momoko also appears in the historical records of samurai families, with Momoko Takeda (1567-1637) being a notable figure. She was the wife of the famous warlord Katsuyori Takeda and played a crucial role in supporting her husband's military campaigns.
Throughout the centuries, the name Momoko has continued to hold significance in Japanese culture, symbolizing grace, beauty, and a connection to the natural world. While the name's popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, it remains a cherished part of Japan's rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Momoko over time
The chart below shows babies named Momoko registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Momoko, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Momoko by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Momoko was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5209 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Momoko: questions and answers
How popular is the name Momoko in the UK right now?
In 2015, Momoko was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Momoko most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Momoko in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Momoko?
A feminine Japanese name meaning "peach child" or "peach blossom".
How many people are called Momoko in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Momoko across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.