Misao

Misao 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.

Misao at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Misao

Misao 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, Misao first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1551 in 1919, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 337 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Misao in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#1551 in 1919
Peak year
1924
Total since 1880
337

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Misao mean?

The meaning of Misao 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 Misao a boy or girl name?

Misao is a girl name.

What origin is the name Misao?

Misao comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Misao?

Misao first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #1551 in 1919, 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.