Misa

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Pronounced MEE-sah /ˈmi.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese name, variously written to mean 'beauty; blossom; sand' (elements mi + sa); routes vary by kanji, so layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beautiful bloom: Misa is Japanese. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'MEE-sah').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningA Japanese name, variously written to mean 'beauty; blossom; sand' (elements mi + sa); routes vary by kanji, so layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7770 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 765

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

Misa is a Japanese name, variously written to mean 'beauty; blossom; sand' (elements mi + sa; routes vary by kanji, so layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'MEE-sah').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, beauty-and-blossom at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Misa is a Japanese name, variously written to mean 'beauty; blossom' — a crisp, graceful name (the exact sense depends on the kanji, which we note; said 'MEE-sah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Misa — Japanese; kanji-dependent

Variations

MisakiMisakoMissa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Misa mean?

Misa is a Japanese name, variously 'beauty; blossom'; the exact sense depends on the kanji, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Misa?

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

Is Misa a boy or girl name?

Misa is a girl's name.

How popular is Misa?

Misa is a very rare name in the U.S.