Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Youko Updated December 11, 2025 by Jennifer M. Youko Gender: Female Origin: Japanese Meaning: Sunshine, Light ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Youko? The name Youko is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Sunshine, Light. People who like the name Youko also like: Nanami, Sayuri, Tsukiko, Hana, Kiyoko, Emi, Yoko, Aiden, Akio, Riki, Haruki, Asahi, Kaito, Daisuke Names like Youko: Yi Ze, Yuzuki, Yosuke, Yoshiki, Yukiko, Yoyko, Yoko, Yuji, Yoshiko, Yuka, Yoshiaki, Yash, Yogi, Yoshi, Yu Jie, Yoshikazu, Yoshe, Yasu, Yachi, Yasushi, Yassah, Yeshak, Yessica, Yukia, Yeshaya, Yaiza, Yuichi, Yasha, Yakez, Yasuo Stats for the Name Youko Youko is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Youko is currently not ranked in U.S. births