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Mio

/ MEE-oh /
Girl Japanese 2 syllables
Meaning
Mio means Beautiful cherry; waterway (Japanese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
MEE-oh
Popularity
#7383 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Mio in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Mio first appears in US records in 1988. It peaked in 2020, when 21 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 15.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Mio popular?

Steady Mio has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2020.

US babies given the name Mio, by decade
2020s 90
2010s 143
2000s 87
1990s 23
1980s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Mio mean?

Mio is written variously — “beautiful cherry blossom,” or a kanji meaning “waterway.”

Names like Mio

Japanese names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Mio

Popular Japanese names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mio mean?

Mio means Beautiful cherry; waterway. Mio is written variously — “beautiful cherry blossom,” or a kanji meaning “waterway.”

What is the origin of the name Mio?

Mio is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Mio?

Mio is pronounced “MEE-oh.”

Is Mio a boy or a girl name?

Mio is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Mio a popular name right now?

Mio has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2020.

How popular is the name Mio?

In 2025, Mio ranked #7383 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Mio most popular?

Mio was most popular in 2020, when about 21 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Mio?

Names similar to Mio include Nanami, Himari, Kaede, Momoka, Miyu.

What names go well with Mio?

Japanese names that pair well with Mio include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.