Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Youko Updated April 18, 2026 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, Emi, Yoko, Tsukiko, Mizuki, Hana, Riki, Akio, Kaito, Daisuke, Aiden, Asahi, Raiden Names like Youko: Yash, Yasushi, Yoko, Yas, Yoshiko, Yachi, Yasuo, Yuzuki, Yessica, Yusei, Yuko, Yoshe, Yuichi, Yogi, Yakez, Yaxha, Yukia, Yaiza, Yoyko, Yukiko, Yosuke, Yasuko, Yoshiki, Yi Ze, Yasha, Yuki, Yuka, Yassah, Yeshaya, Yasu 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