girl name · Japanese origin
Mio
/ MEE-oh /
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
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.
What does Mio mean?
Mio is written variously — “beautiful cherry blossom,” or a kanji meaning “waterway.”
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.
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.