girl's name
Misao
mee-SAH-oh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 337
Misao 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.
- Misao is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1924, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1905.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Misao Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 137 |
| 1920s | 170 |
| 1930s | 13 |
How Popular Is Misao?
In 1932, Misao 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 Misao
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Misao Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Misao over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Misao
- Japanese mee-SAH-oh
Sibling Names for Misao
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Misao — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Misao
How popular is the name Misao?
In 1932, Misao 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 Misao a girl's or a boy's name?
Misao is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Misao?
Misao has 3 syllables.
When was Misao most popular?
Misao peaked in 1924, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.