Miyuki
A girl's name of Japanese origin with 348 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Japanese.
Miyuki is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, meaning 'deep snow' or 'beautiful happiness' — written as 深雪 (deep snow) or 美幸 (beautiful happiness) depending on the kanji chosen. Both readings evoke something pure and precious.
In Japanese literature and culture, Miyuki appears as a name of quiet beauty. The snow imagery connects it to winter's pristine stillness, while the happiness reading gives it an optimistic warmth. It's a name that feels both ancient and timelessly elegant.
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In the American context, Miyuki is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1919–2024). Its Japanese roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Miyuki is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #14664), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Miyuki was #12386 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #14664, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 41 | #12306 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 97 | #11430 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 48 | #14578 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 42 | #10466 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 28 | #10191 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 17 | #9320 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 6 | #7184 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 62 | #3892 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 7 | #4127 | — |
The Story of Miyuki
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Miyuki is a name steeped in history. Girls named Miyuki are most likely born between 1919 and 1934.
How rare is Miyuki?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Miyuki — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1919, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 97 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Miyuki by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1919–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #14664 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14599 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8356 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13073 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10838 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9541 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10329 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10483 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15633 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9945 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8809 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15935 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10997 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13000 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9623 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13426 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14978 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13223 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14022 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12386 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–2024