Misa
Every Misa since 1968 — 765 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Misa
Misa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,770 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 765 American babies have been named Misa. Its peak came in 2011, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Misa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Misa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,770 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,368 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,923 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,195 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,597 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,122 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,347 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,328 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,617 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,256 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,410 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,630 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,286 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,796 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,313 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,115 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,243 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,300 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,031 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,763 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,210 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,102 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,468 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,311 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,532 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,446 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,868 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,471 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,918 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,518 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,668 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Misa in 2025?
Misa ranked #7,770 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Misa?
765 babies have been named Misa in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Misa most popular?
Misa peaked in 2011, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Misa a boy or girl name?
Misa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Misa rising or falling?
Misa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.