Miu

Miu 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. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2009.

Miu at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Miu

Miu 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, Miu first appears in Social Security records in 2001. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11025 in 2003, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 92 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Miu in US records

First recorded (US)
2001
Best US rank
#11025 in 2003
Peak year
2003
Total since 1880
92

Miu in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#5556 in 2009
Babies named Miu in 2009
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Miu mean?

The meaning of Miu 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 Miu a boy or girl name?

Miu is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Miu?

Miu comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Miu?

Miu first appears in US records in 2001. Its best-ever ranking was #11025 in 2003, 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. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.