Misako

Misako 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. It is a rare choice in US records.

Misako at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Misako

Misako 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, Misako first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2864 in 1923, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 85 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Misako in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#2864 in 1923
Peak year
1923
Total since 1880
85

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Misako mean?

The meaning of Misako 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 Misako a boy or girl name?

Misako is a girl name.

What origin is the name Misako?

Misako comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Misako?

Misako first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #2864 in 1923, and 0 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. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.