Misao

An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameJapaneseNot ranked recently
Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Misao is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, from the Japanese word meaning 'fidelity', 'loyalty,' or 'faithfulness' — a name that places unwavering commitment to promises and relationships at the absolute center of a person's identity.

Misao is a traditional Japanese name that reflects the cultural value placed on fidelity and trustworthiness in relationships. Its clean, three-syllable form has the characteristic Japanese quality of making abstract virtues into concrete, personal names. A name that is, in essence, a lifelong promise — this person will be true.

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Popularity Over Time

Misao has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1905.

0715222919201932

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Misao
DecadeBirthsTrend
1930s13
1920s170
1910s137
1900s17

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 19051932)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Misao
YearBirthsRank
19325#4880
19308#3560
19298#3595
19287#4056
19279#3484
19269#3460
192515#2459
192429#1595
192318#2138
192221#1943
192126#1707
192028#1574
191927#1551
191821#1859
191724#1584
191615#2203
191516#2024
19147#3084
19139#2280
19125#3293

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19051932) · Methodology