Misk

♀ Girl

Pronounced MEESK /ˈmisk/Medium

Meaning: MuskMedium

In 30 seconds: Misk is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'musk', the prized fragrance. It is short, distinctive and rare.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningMusk

U.S. rank (2025)#1764 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births115 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 577

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

Misk comes from Arabic and means musk, the sweet, deep perfume long valued across the region. As a given name it lends a girl that sense of fragrance and richness. It is an uncommon, single-syllable choice.

The clipped one-syllable sound makes Misk stand out, with no established variant spellings to dilute it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Misk is 'musk', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Misk — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Misk mean?

Misk is usually explained as meaning 'musk' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Misk?

It's commonly said MEESK /ˈmisk/.

Is Misk a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Misk is used as a girl name.

How popular is Misk?

In 2024, Misk ranked #1912 in the U.S. for girls, with 104 births recorded.