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Mio

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Pronounced MEE-oh /ˈmi.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese, variously 'a beautiful cherry blossom', 'a waterway; a channel', and 'a thread'; different characters; also the Italian 'mine'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A beautiful cherry blossom; a waterway: Mio is Japanese. Lyrical, fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'MEE-oh').
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom Japanese, variously 'a beautiful cherry blossom', 'a waterway; a channel', and 'a thread'; different characters; also the Italian 'mine'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7383 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 348

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019882025

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

Mio comes from Japanese, variously 'a beautiful cherry blossom', 'a waterway; a channel', and 'a thread' (different kanji), and also the Italian mio, 'mine' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, fresh Japanese name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, a-cherry-blossom-and-a-waterway at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Mio means variously 'a beautiful cherry blossom', 'a waterway', and 'a thread' in Japanese (different characters) — and 'mine' in Italian — a lyrical, fresh name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'MEE-oh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Mio — routes layered

Variations

MiokoMion

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mio mean?

Mio is Japanese, variously 'a beautiful cherry blossom', 'a waterway', and 'a thread'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mio?

It's said MEE-oh /ˈmi.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mio a boy or girl name?

Mio is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mio?

Mio is a rare name in the U.S.

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