girl's name
Masayo
mah-SAH-yoh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 67
Masayo is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1928 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Masayo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1915, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Masayo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 20 |
How Popular Is Masayo?
In 1928, Masayo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Masayo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Masayo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Masayo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Masayo
- Japanese mah-SAH-yoh
Sibling Names for Masayo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Masayo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Masayo
How popular is the name Masayo?
In 1928, Masayo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Masayo a girl's or a boy's name?
Masayo is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Masayo?
Masayo has 3 syllables.
When was Masayo most popular?
Masayo peaked in 1915, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.