Riku
Boy name · Japanese · pronounced REE-koo
Verified name
What does Riku mean?
Land, earth
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 925 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 5120 in England and Wales in 2024
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Rik
Variant: Riku
Related: Riku
Using Riku across cultures
Coincidentally also a popular given name in Finland.
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