Total births
178
Girls' name · since 1912
Miyako
178 babies named Miyako in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 178
- total births
- 1912–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Miyako sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 178 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Miyako recorded 178 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2023.
- 178 total births
- 1912–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
178 girls have been named Miyako since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 178
- total births
- 1912–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Miyako was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
9 babies were named Miyako in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Miyako's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Miyako's full recorded timeline at 1994, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 9 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Miyako at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Miyako popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2023
- Peak year (1922)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Miyako by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Miyako's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Miyako births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 18
1910s
18 births
- 1920s
1920s
62 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s
2000s
28 births
- 2010s
2010s
27 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 62 births (35% of all-time use).
Miyako by state
Where Miyako concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 25 | 14.0% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.8% |
Hawaii share of Miyako's total US births 14.0%
Even split
25 of 178 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Miyako? ▼
178 babies have been named Miyako since 1912. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1922 with 9 births.
When was Miyako most popular? ▼
Miyako was most popular in the 1920s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Miyako most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Miyako are Hawaii (25 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Miyako been used? ▼
Records for Miyako go back to 1912, giving 112 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Miyako? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Miya, Miyah, Miyana, Miyoko, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Miyako's data
- Miyako's decade-level peak was the 1920s (62 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Miyakos (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Miyako
Nearby Names Like Miyako
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Miyako
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Miyah Girl
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Miyana Girl
#10610 660 births
Miyoko Girl
#11185 636 births
Miyanna Girl
#9264 532 births
Compare Miyako side by side: Miyako vs Miya Miyako vs Miyah Miyako vs Miyana
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Miyako: Baby Name Since 1912 - 178 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/miyako. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Miyako draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.