Mikasa

“Japanese”

Japanese origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#9406US 2023

11Births / yr

↑Rising

18All-time births

📅 Since 201800

How to pronounce Mikasa

MEE·kus·AH

/ˈmiː.kəs.ˈɑ/ · stress on MEE · 3 syllables

“Japanese”

Japanese origin · Girl name

What does Mikasa mean and where does it come from?

The name Mikasa (三笠) is of Japanese origin, where it can denote a connection to nature, particularly referencing the strength and resilience of bamboo. In contemporary culture, Mikasa is well-known due to the popular anime/manga series 'Attack on Titan,' where a main character named Mikasa Ackerman

Cultural significance

Mikasa has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Japanese-speaking communities, where it reflects values of japanese.

Peak popularity

Reached #13683 in 2019 — currently #9406 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Mikasa?

Mikasa works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Mikasa Grace

How popular is Mikasa right now?

Rising — up 42 spots — currently #9406 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2020–2023#9406 · Top 6.9%

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9406	11	▲ up 42
2022	#9448	11	▲ up 2378 · +38% births
2021	#11826	8	▲ up 2994 · +33% births
2020	#14820	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Mikasa

Best Year2023Rank #9406

Peak Count11

Average Rank#11375

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2020 - 20234 years

The story of Mikasa

Mikasa is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2018. With 18 total births recorded, Mikasa remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #14820 in 2020 to #9406 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Mikasa in 2019:

Olivia Emma Ava Sophia Isabella

💎Mikasa has only 18 total recorded births since 2018 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Mikasa?

Common

MikMikieMikyAsa

What names sound and feel like Mikasa?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Mikasa also consider these

Mikaya

Japanese · beautiful generation

Japanese · Beautiful greens

Miana

Japanese · Beautiful (mi) and

Misa

Japanese · Three sandbars or

Milisa

Slavic countries · Slavic

Mirana

American · A variant of

Common questions about the name Mikasa

What does the name Mikasa mean?

Mikasa means "Japanese" — a name rooted in Japanese tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Mikasa?

Mikasa is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Mikasa have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Mikasa?

Mikasa originates from Japanese tradition. Japanese names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Mikasa?

Mikasa is a three-syllable name pronounced M IY1 K AH0 S AA1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Mikasa?

Mikasa pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Japanese heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.