Miku

♀ Girl

Pronounced MEE-koo /ˈmiː.ku/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese girls' name written with varied kanji, so its meaning shifts - common readings pair mi ('beauty') with ku ('sky') or ('long time'), giving senses like 'beautiful sky' or 'lasting beauty.' Meaning depends on the characters chosen.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Japanese name: Miku can mean 'beautiful sky' or 'lasting beauty,' shifting with its kanji (said 'MEE-koo'). Soft and rare.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningA Japanese girls' name written with varied kanji, so its meaning shifts - common readings pair mi ('beauty') with ku ('sky') or ('long time'), giving senses like 'beautiful sky' or 'lasting beauty.' Meaning depends on the characters chosen.

U.S. rank (2024)#10778 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 136

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Miku is a Japanese name written with several kanji, so it carries no single fixed meaning; readings often join mi ('beauty') with ku ('sky' or 'long time'). It reads as a soft, bright pick abroad. Rare in the U.S. and gentle (said 'MEE-koo').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Japanese families. Rare, bright, and kanji-shaped.

Did you know? Miku is a Japanese girls' name whose meaning changes with the kanji used - often blending 'beauty' with 'sky' or 'long time.' The sense truly depends on the characters, which we note (said 'MEE-koo').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Miku — Japanese; kanji-dependent meaning

Variations

MiyuMikkuMiku

Nicknames

MiKuku

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miku mean?

Miku is Japanese; its meaning shifts with the kanji, often 'beautiful sky' or 'lasting beauty.'

How do you pronounce Miku?

It's said MEE-koo /ˈmiː.ku/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Miku a boy or girl name?

Miku is used as a girl's name in Japanese.

How popular is Miku?

Miku is rare in the U.S., more familiar in Japan.