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