Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Kyoka

Kyōka is a popular, parodic subgenre of the tanka form of Japanese poetry with a metre of 5-7-5-7-7. The form flourished during the Edo period and reached its zenith during the Tenmei era (1781–89).

Current Rank
#17,501
Peak Rank
#15,152 (2006)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2008
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#15152
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kyoka

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kyōka is a popular, parodic subgenre of the tanka form of Japanese poetry with a metre of 5-7-5-7-7. The form flourished during the Edo period and reached its zenith during the Tenmei era (1781–89).

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Origin & history
In much the way poets in the kanshi style (Chinese poetry by Japanese poets) wrote humorous kyōshi poems, poets in the native Japanese waka style composed humorous poems in the 31-metre style. Tanaka Rokuo suggests the style may have drawn inspiration from gishōka ( 戯笑歌 , "playful and mocking verse"), poetry that targeted guests at banquets where they were read out in an atmosphere similar to that of a roast . During the Edo period (17th–19th centuries) there were two major branches of kyōka ; one based in Edo (modern Tokyo), and Naniwa kyōka in the Kansai region . Naniwa kyōka arose in Kyoto

The Story of Kyoka

Kyoka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 6 Kyokas were born — ranking #15,152 that year. As of 2026, Kyoka ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Kyokas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kyoka

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kyoka is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kyoka

What does the name Kyoka mean?
Kyōka is a popular, parodic subgenre of the tanka form of Japanese poetry with a metre of 5-7-5-7-7. The form flourished during the Edo period and reached its zenith during the Tenmei era (1781–89).
How popular is Kyoka in 2026?
In 2026, Kyoka ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kyoka most popular?
Kyoka reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #15,152 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Kyoka a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kyoka is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kyoka?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kyoka include Kaui, Emese, Mariliz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kyoka

Kyoka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Kyoka's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #15,152. Use the chart and map above to compare Kyoka's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.