How Many People Are Named Miki?

Complete statistics for the name Miki: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Miki
Very Rare
Japanese

Miki, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,752 people in the US today, making it unique as only 1 in 188,393 Americans share this name. The name peaked in popularity back in 1974 with 65 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~334
Living in US
1 in 992,363
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese for 'beautiful'
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Graceful Charming Gentle
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

156,327
Worldwide Bearers
#6,720
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
123,850
🇺🇸 United States
6,155
🇮🇳 India
5,189
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4,478
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,366
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
2,081
🇷🇺 Russia
765
🇿🇦 South Africa
739
🇬🇭 Ghana
674
🇵🇱 Poland
660

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
64 (4%)
♀ Female
1,688 (96%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
436
Would be under 30 (23%)
1,049
Would be 30–60 (56%)
391
Would be over 60 (21%)

All 1,876 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
59
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Miki Through the Generations

Miki has seen its peak in the mid-1970s, with 65 births in 1974, marking a high point in its usage. Since then, the name has been on a gradual decline, though it remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities. Currently, the majority of those named Miki are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its heyday, while younger individuals named Miki are less common, suggesting a shift in naming trends over recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 234
New York 56
Hawaii 28
Texas 11
Ohio 5

⭐ Famous People Named Miki

Miki is a given name.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Miki's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Miki

How Many People Have the Name Miki?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 334 people in the United States currently share the name Miki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 992,363 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Miki a Common or Rare Name?

Miki is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Miki Mean?

Miki means "Japanese for 'beautiful'" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Miki in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.

When Was Miki Most Popular?

The name Miki reached peak popularity in 1974, with 65 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Miki?

Approximately 334 people named Miki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 334. That works out to roughly 1 in 992,363 Americans.

Is Miki a rare name?

Miki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 992,363 Americans has this name.

What does the name Miki mean?

Miki means "Japanese for 'beautiful'" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Miki more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Miki are male and 96% are female.

When was Miki most popular?

Miki peaked in 1974 with 65 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US334
All-Time Births334
1 in X1 in 992,363
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1974
World Rank#6,720
Male %4%
Female %96%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.