girl's name
Misako
mee-SAH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 85
Misako is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1932 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.
- Misako is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Misako Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Misako?
In 1932, Misako 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 Misako
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Misako Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Misako over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Misako
- Japanese mee-SAH-koh
Sibling Names for Misako
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Misako — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Misako
How popular is the name Misako?
In 1932, Misako 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 Misako a girl's or a boy's name?
Misako is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Misako?
Misako has 3 syllables.
When was Misako most popular?
Misako peaked in 1923, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.