Boy nameCurrently #4,391 in the USRising
Riku
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Riku's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Riku's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Riku |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 24 |
Riku through the decades
- Riku peaked in 2024, when 24 babies were named Riku in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Riku has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Riku currently ranks #4,391 in the US and is on the rise.