Misaki

Q: What is the origin of Misaki?

Misaki is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Misaki a girl name?

Misaki is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Beautiful Blossom"

Misaki is a Japanese given name with multiple possible kanji spellings, often yielding interpretations involving beauty and blossom imagery.

Themes:japanesenatureblossommodern

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Misaki

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#16853Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Misaki did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Misaki Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Misaki.

8 ideas

misy

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misa

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mie

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saki

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saky

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Baby Name Lists That Include Misaki

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Misaki mean?

Misaki means "Beautiful Blossom". Misaki is a Japanese given name with multiple possible kanji spellings, often yielding interpretations involving beauty

What is the origin of Misaki?

Misaki is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Misaki?

According to the latest SSA data, Misaki is currently ranked #16853 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Misaki a girl name?

Misaki is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Misaki?

Popular nicknames for Misaki include misy, misa, mie, my, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Misaki?

There are many names similar to Misaki in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese

Syllables3

Length6 letters

US Rank#16853

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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