Holding steady.
Popularity of Miyoshi since 1958
Babies named Miyoshi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 161 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Miyoshi is a Japanese name that saw modest use in the United States beginning in the late 1950s, first recorded in 1958. Its peak popularity came in 1971, though it never entered the top 1000 nationally. The name has remained stable in rarity, reflecting a consistent but very low level of usage. The lack of top-state data underscores its scattered appearance across the country. Miyoshi carries aesthetic and positive meanings tied to beauty or good fortune, depending on the kanji.
Miyoshi is a Japanese name that can be written with various combinations of kanji characters, most commonly 美 (mi, 'beautiful') and 代 (yo, 'generation') or 世 (yo, 'world'), or with 三 (mi, 'three') and 吉 (yoshi, 'good luck'). The name has been used for both boys and girls but is predominantly feminine in modern usage. It was occasionally given in the US during the mid-20th century, reflecting cultural exchange.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miyo, Yoshi, Mi-chan
Sibling names for Miyoshi
Names that share Miyoshi's style, for a brother or sister.
