US Popularity Rank: 21526

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Beautiful sky; Full sky; Radiant rainbow; Heart; Ocean; Charm; Crimson; Amber; Three; Nine; Who is like God?

Miku is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin that can have a variety of meanings, depending on which kanji is used to write it. Arguably, the most popular translation is “beautiful sky,” which can remind your bundle of joy that the sky is the limit for them. Some other meanings include “full sky” and “radiant rainbow,” reminding your little one of the beauty of nature. Additional elements you may find include “heart,” “ocean,” “charm,” “crimson,” “amber,” “three,” and “nine,” giving baby plenty to work with. Miku may also have Baltic and Slavic roots, particularly in the languages of Latvian and Estonian. A short, sweet version of Miķelis and, in turn, the Hebrew Michael, it also translates to “who is like God?” For a name that celebrates baby’s family tree and shares your faith with them, Miku can do the job.