Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Ayako Updated January 22, 2026 by Jennifer M. Ayako Gender: Female Origin: Japanese Meaning: Color, Design ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Ayako? The name Ayako is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Color, Design. People who like the name Ayako also like: Chikako, Aki, Akane, Emiko, Ayame, Aiko, Amaya, Ian, Benjamin, Israel, Brent, Daisuke, Xavier, Jadon Names like Ayako: Akiko, Agha, Aj, Ayashe, Aico, Ausca, Ayuka, Azuka, Achsa, Akash, Asis, Aiguo, Ajaz, Az, Ayaki, Akshay, Azize, Agu, Aoki, Asuka, Acoose, Ayesha, Ayaz, Achaicus, Akuchi, Aoko, Aisha, Ayasha, Akosua, Akihiko Stats for the Name Ayako Ayako is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ayako is currently not ranked in U.S. births