Quick answer
Ayako is a girl name.
Meaning and history
From Japanese 彩 ( aya ) meaning "colour", 綾 ( aya ) meaning "design" or 絢 ( aya ) meaning "brilliant fabric design, kimono design" combined with 子 ( ko ) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
Notes and context
Usage: japanese | Japanese Hiragana: あやこ; Japanese Katakana: アヤコ