Miko
Miko is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Child of beautiful blessing, or shrine maiden (depending on kanji/context).
Origin and history
Miko is a name of Japanese origin with multiple potential meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. In Japanese culture, the term 'miko' also refers to a shrine maiden or priestess. In the United States, it is a rare masculine given name that has seen a mild increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
980 babies in the United States have been named Miko since 1880. It ranks #3702 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1573.
States where it is most popular
- CA (62.4 %)
- TX (20.5 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
- MD (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 159 |
| 2010-2019 | 306 |
| 2020-2029 | 354 |
Famous people named Miko
- Miko Hughes: Actor
- Miko Weaver: Guitarist, Musician
Fun facts
- In Japan, 'miko' historically refers to women who served as Shinto shrine maidens.
- While widely recognized as Japanese, Miko is also occasionally used as a nickname or short form in Slavic and Nordic countries.