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Mishri

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Pronounced MISH-ree /ˈmɪʃ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Hindi/Sanskrit mishri, 'sugar crystals; rock candy; sweetness' (a symbol of sweet nature)Low

In 30 seconds: Sugar; sweetness; rock candy: Mishri is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MISH-ree').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Hindi/Sanskrit mishri, 'sugar crystals; rock candy; sweetness' (a symbol of sweet nature)

U.S. rank (2025)#10652 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 29

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

Mishri comes from the Hindi/Sanskrit mishri, 'sugar crystals; rock candy; sweetness' (a symbol of sweet nature). A crisp, classic name (said 'MISH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, sugar-and-sweetness at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mishri means 'sugar crystals; rock candy; sweetness' in Hindi/Sanskrit — a symbol of a sweet nature (said 'MISH-ree').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Mishri — Sanskrit/Hindi etymology

Variations

MisriMishrii

Nicknames

Mishu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mishri mean?

Mishri is Hindi/Sanskrit for 'sugar crystals; rock candy; sweetness' (a symbol of a sweet nature).

How do you pronounce Mishri?

It's said MISH-ree /ˈmɪʃ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mishri a boy or girl name?

Mishri is a girl's name.

How popular is Mishri?

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