What does Kaede mean?
Kaede is written with the kanji for the maple tree, prized for its autumn colour.
What does Miyu mean?
Miyu commonly joins the kanji for “beauty” with “gentleness” or “superiority.”
Kaede vs Miyu
Which is more popular?
Miyu is more popular than Kaede today: about 7 US babies were given the name Miyu in 2025, compared with 5 named Kaede.
| Kaede | Miyu | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Maple | Beautiful; gentle |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kah-EH-deh | MEE-yoo |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1997 | 1995 |
| Peak year | 2006 (17) | 2000 (16) |
| In 2025 | 5 | 7 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kaede
Miyu
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kaede | Miyu |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | 35 |
| 2010s | 109 | 97 |
| 2000s | 96 | 96 |
| 1990s | 13 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaede or Miyu more popular?
Miyu is more popular than Kaede today: about 7 US babies were given the name Miyu in 2025, compared with 5 named Kaede.
What is the difference between Kaede and Miyu?
Kaede means Maple (Japanese origin), while Miyu means Beautiful; gentle (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Kaede or Miyu?
In US records, Kaede first appears in 1997 and Miyu in 1995, so Miyu has the longer recorded history.