Misa

Misa is a girl's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Misa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Misa

Misa belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Misa first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4471 in 1990, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 751 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Misa in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#4471 in 1990
Peak year
2011
Babies named Misa in 2024
11
Total since 1880
751

Misa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#5201 in 2007
Babies named Misa in 2022
3
Total since 1996
18

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Misa mean?

The meaning of Misa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Misa a boy or girl name?

Misa is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Misa?

Misa comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Misa?

Misa first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #4471 in 1990, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.