Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Misaki since 1991
Babies named Misaki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in the United States in 1991, Misaki saw its highest usage in 2003, when it ranked among the top 15,000 names. As of 2025, it has maintained a stable trajectory with a rank of 14,942 and an occurrence rate of about 1 in 321,453 births. While the name has not appeared in any top state lists, it reflects a broader trend of Japanese names entering the American naming pool during the 1990s and 2000s. The name's multiple meanings and gentle sound have contributed to its consistent if niche appeal.
Misaki is a Japanese name that can be written with various kanji combinations. The most common meanings derive from 美 (mi, 'beautiful') and 咲 (saki, 'bloom') or 崎 (saki, 'cape, promontory'). It has been used as a given name since the late 20th century, gaining popularity in Japan during the 2000s. The name is also found as a surname or place name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mii, Saki, Mi-chan
Sibling names for Misaki
Names that share Misaki's style, for a brother or sister.
