This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- 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
MEE-ohIPA /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.
Names Like Mio
These names share Mio’s style, era or origin.
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.)
Make Mio Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Mio, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Mio? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
