What does Himari mean?
Himari commonly joins kanji for “sun/light” with “hollyhock,” among the most popular girls’ names in Japan today.
What does Mio mean?
Mio is written variously — “beautiful cherry blossom,” or a kanji meaning “waterway.”
Himari vs Mio
Which is more popular?
Himari is more popular than Mio today: about 25 US babies were given the name Himari in 2025, compared with 15 named Mio.
| Himari | Mio | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sun hollyhock | Beautiful cherry; waterway |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | hee-MAH-ree | MEE-oh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2011 | 1988 |
| Peak year | 2025 (25) | 2020 (21) |
| In 2025 | 25 | 15 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Himari
Mio
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Himari | Mio |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 77 | 90 |
| 2010s | 25 | 143 |
| 2000s | 0 | 87 |
| 1990s | 0 | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Himari or Mio more popular?
Himari is more popular than Mio today: about 25 US babies were given the name Himari in 2025, compared with 15 named Mio.
What is the difference between Himari and Mio?
Himari means Sun hollyhock (Japanese origin), while Mio means Beautiful cherry; waterway (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Himari or Mio?
In US records, Himari first appears in 2011 and Mio in 1988, so Mio has the longer recorded history.