Miyu
Miyu first appears in US records in 1995. It peaked in 2000, when 16 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 7.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Miyu popular?
Declining Miyu is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
| 2020s | 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 97 | |
| 2000s | 96 | |
| 1990s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Miyu mean?
Miyu commonly joins the kanji for “beauty” with “gentleness” or “superiority.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miyu mean?
Miyu means Beautiful; gentle. Miyu commonly joins the kanji for “beauty” with “gentleness” or “superiority.”
What is the origin of the name Miyu?
Miyu is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Miyu?
Miyu is pronounced “MEE-yoo.”
Is Miyu a boy or a girl name?
Miyu is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Miyu a popular name right now?
Miyu is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
How popular is the name Miyu?
In 2025, Miyu ranked #12768 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Miyu most popular?
Miyu was most popular in 2000, when about 16 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Miyu?
Names similar to Miyu include Kaede, Momoka, Nanami, Riko, Mio.
What names go well with Miyu?
Japanese names that pair well with Miyu include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.