Momo

Momo is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “bee.” In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Momo at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“bee”
Pronunciation
/ˈmoʊmoʊ/

About the name Momo

Momo belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “bee” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Momo first appears in Social Security records in 2000. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9994 in 2024, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 82 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Momo in US records

First recorded (US)
2000
Best US rank
#9994 in 2024
Peak year
2018
Babies named Momo in 2024
10
Total since 1880
82

Momo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#4157 in 2006
Babies named Momo in 2006
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Momo mean?

Momo means “bee” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Momo a boy or girl name?

Momo is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Momo?

Momo comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Momo?

Momo first appears in US records in 2000. Its best-ever ranking was #9994 in 2024, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Momo?

Momo is pronounced /ˈmoʊmoʊ/ (IPA).

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