Miki
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Michael, variant of Mickey.
Every Miki since 1942 — 1,885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Miki
Miki is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,640 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 1,885 American babies have been named Miki. Its peak came in 1974, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Miki stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Miki year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,640 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,894 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,142 | — | — |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,593 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,835 | — | — |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,595 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,132 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,632 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,609 | — | — |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,638 | — | — |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,142 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,432 | — | — |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,692 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,932 | — | — |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,620 | — | — |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,241 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,333 | — | — |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,008 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,336 | — | — |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,385 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,694 | 5 | #12,590 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,498 | — | — |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,395 | — | — |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,123 | — | — |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,098 | — | — |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,793 | — | — |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,412 | — | — |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,780 | — | — |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,046 | — | — |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,770 | 6 | #5,235 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,494 | — | — |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,515 | — | — |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,791 | — | — |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,327 | — | — |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,171 | 5 | #4,025 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,384 | — | — |
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Famous people named Miki
- Miki Sugawara Soccer player · b. 1950
- Miki Manojlović Actor · b. 1950
- Miki Biasion Racing driver · b. 1958
- Miki Roqué Soccer player · 1988–2012
- Miki Ando Skater · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miki mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Michael, variant of Mickey.
How popular is the name Miki in 2025?
Miki ranked #10,640 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Miki?
1,885 babies have been named Miki in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Miki most popular?
Miki peaked in 1974, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Miki a boy or girl name?
Miki is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Miki rising or falling?
Miki is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Miki?
Well-known people named Miki include Miki Sugawara (soccer player), Miki Manojlović (actor), Miki Biasion (racing driver).