Declining since 1990, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Miki since 1942
Babies named Miki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 166 |
| 1960s | 256 |
| 1970s | 426 |
| 1980s | 289 |
| 1990s | 246 |
| 2000s | 191 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Miki is a rare and versatile name in the United States, first recorded in 1942. It saw its peak popularity in 1973, but has since become quite uncommon, with a trajectory of falling usage since 1990. In 2025, it ranked 10,107, with only about 1 in every 178,585 newborns receiving the name. The name's appeal lies in its cross-cultural simplicity, functioning as a diminutive in English or a standalone name borrowed from Japanese. Its usage is scattered, with no single state standing out as a stronghold. Miki offers a short, punchy option for parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet distinctive.
Miki is a multifaceted name with several possible derivations. In English-speaking contexts, it often serves as a diminutive or nickname for Michela, Mika, or similar names, but it has also been used as an independent given name since the mid-20th century. The name also exists in Japanese, where it can be written with various characters meaning different things, such as 'beautiful' (美) and 'tree' (樹) or 'hope' (希). As a given name in the United States, Miki likely gained visibility through cultural exchange and has been recorded since the 1940s.
Sibling names for Miki
Names that share Miki's style, for a brother or sister.
