Kimiko vs Mirai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimiko

Girl #4,661 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, noble child"

Origin: Japanese (Ki+Mi+Ko)

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,661
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kimi, Miko

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Mirai

Girl #4,760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"future"

Origin: Japanese 未来

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,760
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mira, Miri, Rai

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Popularity Comparison

Kimiko Rank #4,661
Mirai Rank #4,760

Kimiko is more popular, ranked #4661 vs #4760 for Mirai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimiko ___

  • Kimiko Hana
  • Kimiko Yuki
  • Kimiko Saki
  • Kimiko Aiko
  • Kimiko Mari
  • Kimiko Nao

Mirai ___

  • Mirai Hana
  • Mirai Sakura
  • Mirai Yuki
  • Mirai Rose
  • Mirai Grace
  • Mirai Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kimiko

Haruto Sakura Kenji Yuki Ren

If you choose Mirai

Hana Yuki Akira Haruki Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimiko or Mirai more popular?

Kimiko is more popular, ranked #4661 compared to Mirai at #4760 in the United States.

What do Kimiko and Mirai mean?

Kimiko means "precious, noble child" (Japanese (Ki+Mi+Ko) origin). Mirai means "future" (Japanese 未来 origin).

Are Kimiko and Mirai boy or girl names?

Kimiko is primarily a girl name. Mirai is primarily a girl name.

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