girl's name
Misato
mee-SAH-toh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 40
Misato is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 6 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.
- Misato is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1997, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Misato Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Misato?
In 2002, Misato was given to 6 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 Misato
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Misato Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Misato over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Misato
- Japanese mee-SAH-toh
Sibling Names for Misato
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Misato — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Misato
How popular is the name Misato?
In 2002, Misato was given to 6 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 Misato a girl's or a boy's name?
Misato is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Misato?
Misato has 3 syllables.
When was Misato most popular?
Misato peaked in 1997, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.