"deep beauty, precious radiance"
Origin: Japanese
Language: Japanese
Miyori
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A flowing Japanese name of deep beauty and trust
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The Story of Miyori
Miyori is a Japanese name that can be written with multiple kanji combinations. Common readings include: 美 (mi, beautiful) + 頼 (yori, to rely on/trust) meaning beautiful and trustworthy, or 美 (mi) + 寄 (yori, precious, approaching) meaning beautiful and precious, or 深 (mi, deep) + 依 (yori, dependence, faith). Each kanji combination creates a slightly different meaning but all carry the quality of beauty combined with depth or reliability. The name has a musical, flowing quality characteristic of traditional Japanese female names.
Miyori is a traditional Japanese name that has been used for generations without reaching the extreme popularity of names like Yuki or Hana. It gained some international recognition through the 1992 Studio Ghibli-associated film Miyoris Forest (directed by Tomomi Mochizuki), which featured an environmental theme resonant with Ghibli aesthetics.
Japanese female names ending in -ri (like Akari, Midori, Miyori, Hikari) are considered elegant and traditional. The -ri ending often evokes natural beauty and refinement. In Japanese culture, the combination of beauty (mi/mi-) with concepts of trust, abundance, or nature creates names that express both aesthetic and moral qualities parents wish for their daughters.
Historical Record
Miyori first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 195 babies have been named Miyori in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Miyori is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #1,878 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Miyori no Mori (Miyoris Forest, 1992) is an animated Japanese film about a girl who learns to connect with forest spirits — evoking Studio Ghiblis nature themes
- Japanese names ending in -ri often carry nature or light imagery, making them particularly poetic
- The kanji 美 (beauty) is one of the most commonly used characters in Japanese female names
Miyori in Other Languages
Japanese
美依 / 美寄 / 美頼 (Miyori)
Popularity Over Time
#1,878
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Title character of the 1992 Japanese animated film Miyoris Forest, a young girl who connects with forest spirits
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,878
- Total SSA Count
- 107
- Cultural Origins
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Miyo
Yori
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miyori
What does the name Miyori mean?
"deep beauty, precious radiance" (from Japanese). Miyori is a Japanese name that can be written with multiple kanji combinations. Common readings include: 美 (mi, beautiful) + 頼 (yori, to rely on/trust) meaning beautiful and trustworthy, or 美 (mi) + 寄 (yori, precious, approaching) meaning beautiful and precious, or 深 (mi, deep) + 依 (yori, dependence, faith). Each kanji combination creates a slightly different meaning but all carry the quality of beauty combined with depth or reliability. The name has a musical, flowing quality characteristic of traditional Japanese female names.
What is the origin of the name Miyori?
Miyori has Japanese origins. In Japanese, it means "deep beauty, precious radiance".
Is Miyori a boy or girl name?
Miyori is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Miyori?
Miyori is currently ranked #1878 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Miyori?
Common nicknames for Miyori include Miyo and Yori.
What are good middle names for Miyori?
Popular middle name pairings include Miyori Sakura, Miyori Hana, Miyori Yuki, Miyori Rei, Miyori Nao, Miyori Emi, and Miyori Kana.
What are good sibling names for Miyori?
Names that pair well with Miyori as siblings include Haruka, Midori, Kenji, Haruki, Akari, Kaito, and Yuki.
How many syllables does Miyori have?
Miyori has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Miyori a common or rare name?
Miyori is an uncommon name, ranked #1878 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Miyori
Miyori is a girl name with Japanese origins . The name means "deep beauty, precious radiance" in Japanese .
Miyori is currently ranked #1,878 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Miyori has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Miyori include Miyo and Yori. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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