What does Mio mean?
Mio is written variously — “beautiful cherry blossom,” or a kanji meaning “waterway.”
What does Momoka mean?
Momoka joins the kanji for “peach” and “flower,” a blossoming spring image.
Mio vs Momoka
Which is more popular?
Mio is more popular than Momoka today: about 15 US babies were given the name Mio in 2025, compared with 0 named Momoka.
| Mio | Momoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Beautiful cherry; waterway | Peach blossom |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | MEE-oh | moh-MOH-kah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1988 | 1998 |
| Peak year | 2020 (21) | 2009 (17) |
| In 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Mio
Momoka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Mio | Momoka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 90 | 11 |
| 2010s | 143 | 69 |
| 2000s | 87 | 77 |
| 1990s | 23 | 13 |
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mio or Momoka more popular?
Mio is more popular than Momoka today: about 15 US babies were given the name Mio in 2025, compared with 0 named Momoka.
What is the difference between Mio and Momoka?
Mio means Beautiful cherry; waterway (Japanese origin), while Momoka means Peach blossom (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Mio or Momoka?
In US records, Mio first appears in 1988 and Momoka in 1998, so Mio has the longer recorded history.