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At a Glance: Name: Mio – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MEE-oh
Mio is a Japanese girl's name pronounced MEE-oh. You'll sometimes see it glossed online as meaning 'beautiful cherry blossom' or 'beloved,' but that's just one convenient kanji reading — Mio can be written with many different kanji combinations, so there's no single fixed meaning attached to the name itself. It has a free-spirited, boho, worldly, clean, modern, and outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel.
Meaning & Origin of Mio
Origin: Japanese.
A common claim: Mio is often glossed as 'beautiful cherry blossom' or 'beloved' Actually: This picks one convenient kanji reading; Mio can be written with many different kanji combinations, so it has no single fixed meaning.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Mio
Phonetic: MEE-oh IPA: /ˈmiːoʊ/
Popularity of Mio
Mio has stayed rare in Social Security data going back to 1988, peaking at #5786 in 2020 with 21 babies given the name, then dropping to #6823 in 2024 with just 17.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1988–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Mio mean?
Mio is often glossed as ‘beautiful cherry blossom’ or ‘beloved’ This picks one convenient kanji reading; Mio can be written with many different kanji combinations, so it has no single fixed meaning.
How do you pronounce Mio?
Mio is pronounced MEE-oh (IPA: /ˈmiːoʊ/).
Is Mio a popular name right now?
Mio peaked at #5786 in 2020 and is ranked #6823 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1988–2024.)
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