Momo

♀ Girl

Pronounced MOH-moh /ˈmo.mo/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese momo, 'a peach' (a symbol of longevity and beauty); also read as 'a hundred'; often a nickname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A peach; a hundred: Momo is Japanese. Crisp, sweet, and warm (said 'MOH-moh'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom the Japanese momo, 'a peach' (a symbol of longevity and beauty); also read as 'a hundred'; often a nickname; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9994 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 82

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

Momo comes from the Japanese momo, 'a peach' (a symbol of longevity and beauty); also read as 'a hundred'; often a nickname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sweet name (said 'MOH-moh').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families and as a nickname. Rare, a-peach at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Momo means 'a peach' (a symbol of longevity and beauty) in Japanese — also 'a hundred' — a crisp, sweet name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MOH-moh').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Momo — Japanese; routes layered

Variations

MomokoMomoe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Momo mean?

Momo is Japanese for 'a peach' (a symbol of longevity and beauty); also read as 'a hundred'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Momo?

It's said MOH-moh /ˈmo.mo/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Momo a boy or girl name?

Momo is a girl's name here (it is also used as a nickname for boys).

How popular is Momo?

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