Is Miki a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Miki is commonly used as a Boy name.

Miki Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEE-kee / ˈmiːki

Japanese; Hebrew

Meaning

Japanese: 'beautiful'; Hebrew: 'who is like God?'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japan, Miki is a common name that can be used for both boys and girls, often associated with beauty and nature. The name has various kanji representations, each with different meanings. In Hebrew, Miki is a diminutive form of Michael, a name with significant religious and cultural importance. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its simplicity and pleasant sound.

Trend Summary

Miki has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the 1980s and 1990s.

Variants

Mikey
Mikiya

International Variants

Mika (Finnish)
Mikael (Swedish)
Mikhail (Russian)

Famous people named Miki

Miki Matsubara was a Japanese singer-songwriter known for her hit song 'Mayonaka no Door - Stay With Me'.

Miki Ando is a retired Japanese figure skater who won the World Championships in 2007.

Miki Sudo is an American competitive eater known for her achievements in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Miki Hirabayashi is a Japanese artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Miki

Miki Makimura is a character from the anime and manga series 'Death Note', known for her role as a journalist.

Miki is a character in the video game series 'Mikami', where she serves as a protagonist with unique abilities.

Sibling Suggestions

Masa Riku Hiro Kaito Yuki Sora

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Miki was first seen in the United States in 1950. Miki has ranked as high as #1084 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Miki has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Miki

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1950	5
1959	5
1961	5
1962	6
1972	7
1974	6
1975	6
1976	6
1977	5
1986	6
1992	5
1994	6
2004	5