Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Miyu since 1995
Babies named Miyu per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Miyu is a feminine Japanese name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. Its meaning, 'beautiful evening,' comes from the kanji 美 (beauty) and 夕 (evening). The name reached its peak popularity in 2000 at rank 10,432, but has since settled into a stable pattern, with a 2025 rank of 11,932 and a frequency of 1 in 229,610 births. Although not among the most common Japanese names in the United States, Miyu has maintained consistent usage over the decades, reflecting a steady appreciation for Japanese naming traditions.
Miyu is a modern Japanese name formed from the kanji elements 'mi' (美, beautiful) and 'yu' (夕, evening). It emerged in the late 20th century as a feminine given name, reflecting a trend toward soft-sounding names. In Japan, it is often written in hiragana as みゆ.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mii, Yuu, Mi-chan
Variants: Miyuu (みゆう)
Sibling names for Miyu
Names that share Miyu's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Yui, Rin, Sakura, Hana, Aoi, Ai, Akane, Ayaka, Ayame, Ayane, Ayumi, Haruka, Hikari, Keiko, Kiyomi, Nakaya, Namiko, Nanami, Nishi, Saki, Sanae, Saori, Sayuri, Shiori, Yuka, Yuki, Aimi, Asami, Asuka, Ayano, Chiyo, Fumi, Fumie, Hanya, Himari, Hitomi, Izumi, Kaho, Kanae, Mayu, Nozomi, Reika, Sayori, Shima
Brothers: Haruki, Sota, Riku, Yuto, Kaito, Akari, Gohan, Hiroki, Jun, Kenta, Kotaro, Masato, Naoki, Ryo, Ryota, Ryu, Satoru, Satoshi, Shun, Taiki, Takashi, Yoshio, Yusuke, Hikaru, Mitsuru, Akito, Asahi, Hajime, Hanzo, Hiroto, Hisashi, Hitoshi, Kohei, Koichi, Minato, Renji, Ryosuke, Seiya, Shion, Shizuo, Taichi, Taisei, Takuya, Wataru
