Mikasa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mee-KAH-sah //miːˈkɑːsə//
Origin: Japanese; Hebrew
Meaning: Japanese: 'three houses'; Hebrew: 'who is like God?'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mikasa has its roots in Japanese, where it is written as 三笠. The kanji characters used can be translated to mean 'three' (三) and 'sail' or 'baldachin' (笠), which together evoke imagery of a three-sailed vessel or a type of traditional hat.
The name has been used in various contexts within Japanese culture, often associated with nature and the sea, reflecting the importance of maritime themes in Japanese history and mythology. The name entered English usage primarily through cultural exchanges in the 20th century, particularly with the rise of Japanese media and literature in the West.
Historically, the name Mikasa is notably associated with the Mikasa class of battleships in the Imperial Japanese Navy during the early 20th century, particularly the battleship Mikasa, which was launched in 1900 and played a significant role in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. This battleship became a symbol of Japan's naval power and modernization during the Meiji era, contributing to the name's recognition beyond Japan.
Additionally, the name has been used in various literary and artistic works, further embedding it in cultural consciousness. Culturally, Mikasa resonates with themes of strength and resilience, often symbolizing protection and guidance, akin to the role of a ship navigating through tumultuous waters.
In contemporary contexts, the name has gained additional visibility through popular media, particularly in anime and manga, where characters named Mikasa embody these qualities. The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich historical significance and the evocative imagery it conjures, making it a meaningful choice within both traditional and modern narratives.
Fictional characters named Mikasa
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Mikasa Ackerman is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Attack on Titan. She is a skilled soldier and one of the main protagonists, known for her fierce loyalty to her friends and her exceptional combat abilities.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mikasa was first seen in the United States in 2018.
Mikasa has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Mikasa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mikasa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mikasa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Mikasa
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mikasa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |