Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Nanako Updated December 2, 2025 by Jennifer M. Nanako Gender: Female Origin: Japanese Meaning: Red Apple, Child ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Nanako? The name Nanako is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Red Apple, Child. People who like the name Nanako also like: Chiaki, Nanami, Mineko, Momiji, Chizu, Chiho, Sakura, Itsuki Names like Nanako: Nikki, Nakia, Nasa, Nahios-si, Naaji, Naja, Nancia, Necia, Niaz, Niesha, Nike, Nikeiza, Namiko, Nimesh, Nage, Ngu, Nyako, Nogah, Naji, Ngai, Nesha, Noga, Niko, Nunez, Noki, Nakos, Naoki, Nhung, Nakisha, Nimeesha Stats for the Name Nanako Nanako is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Nanako is currently not ranked in U.S. births