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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Miyako — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Miyah|Miyana
JapaneseGirl→ Stable

Miyako

mee-YAH-ko · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14596 in 2023

Peak: #14556 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14596 in 2023

Peak: #14556 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #14596 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Miyako scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
JapaneseModern3-syllableGirlPlace-namePoeticCulturalSophisticated
Character
graceful elegancedeep wisdomartistic sensitivityharmonious balancequiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Miyako is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Miyako at a Glance
Meaning:Capital city; from miyako (都) meaning 'capital' or 'metropolis'. Often used poetically to reference Kyoto, Japan's ancient imperial capital.
Language root:Japanese · Sino-Japanese
Peak rank:#14556 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Miyako Yoshida
Ballerina
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
Akira◈KenjiYuki◈Hana◈NaokiEmiko
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Miyako · Overview
Summary

Miyako is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Miyako carries a warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
miyako.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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