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Miyoko

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Pronounced mee-YOH-koh /miˈjoʊ.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese girls' name often written to mean 'beautiful generations child' (mi, 'beauty'; yo, 'generation; world'; ko, 'child'), though the kanji vary by family.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Japanese name: Miyoko often means 'beautiful generations child' (said 'mee-YOH-koh'). Classic and lovely.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningA Japanese girls' name often written to mean 'beautiful generations child' (mi, 'beauty'; yo, 'generation; world'; ko, 'child'), though the kanji vary by family.
U.S. rank (2025)#6260 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 636

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419132025

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

Miyoko is a classic Japanese name, commonly written with kanji for 'beauty' (mi), 'generation; world' (yo), and 'child' (ko), though families choose their own characters. Graceful and rare in the U.S. (said 'mee-YOH-koh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Japanese-heritage families. Classic, graceful, and rare.

Did you know? Miyoko is a traditional Japanese girls' name often written to mean 'beautiful generations child' — the -ko ending, 'child,' marking a classic era of Japanese names (said 'mee-YOH-koh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Miyoko — Japanese 'beautiful generations child'; kanji varies

Variations

MiyakoMiyeko

Nicknames

MiyoYoko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miyoko mean?

Miyoko is a Japanese name often written to mean 'beautiful generations child,' though kanji vary.

How do you pronounce Miyoko?

It's said mee-YOH-koh /miˈjoʊ.koʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Miyoko a boy or girl name?

Miyoko is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Miyoko?

Miyoko is a rare name in the U.S.

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