Miki: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#10,640

among girls

Babies in 2025

named Miki

How common

1 in 178,585

girls born in 2025

Peak year

1974

65 babies

All-time total

1,885

#5,034 all-time among girls

First recorded

1942

in Social Security records

Miki popularity over time

1,885 babies have been named Miki since 1942, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1940s	54	–	54	5	–	#2,810
1950s	166	10	176	18	+226%	#2,196
1960s	256	11	267	27	+52%	#2,199
1970s	426	30	456	46	+71%	#1,539
1980s	289	6	295	30	-35%	#2,780
1990s	246	11	257	26	-13%	#2,970
2000s	191	5	196	20	-24%	#5,098
2010s	127	–	127	13	-35%	#6,142
2020s (to 2025)	57	–	57	10	-25%	#6,593

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.

How old are people named Miki?

The median living Miki is about 44 years old; half are between 29 and 55. An estimated 1,800 people named Miki are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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	–	–
1940	–	–	–	–
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
1920	–	–	–	–
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1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Miki

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Miki Ando Japanese figure skater (born 1987) Contemporary
2 Miki Roqué Spanish footballer (1988–2012) Contemporary
3 Miki Yamane Japanese footballer (born 1993) Contemporary
4 Miki Manojlović Serbian actor b. 1950 · Contemporary
5 Miki Biasion Italian rally driver (born 1958) Contemporary
6 Miki Fujimoto Japanese actress and singer (born 1985) Contemporary
7 Miki Núñez Spanish singer (born 1996) Contemporary
8 Miki Sugawara Japanese footballer b. 1950 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Miki, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Miki?

The median living Miki is about 44 years old. Half of all living Mikis are between 29 and 55 years old.

How many people named Miki are alive today?

An estimated 1,800 people named Miki are alive in the United States, based on 1,885 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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 Ando (skater), Miki Roqué (soccer player), Miki Yamane (soccer player).

Names like Miki

Names that sound and feel close to Miki: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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