NAME PROFILE
Sho
A name of Japanese origin meaning 'beautiful blessing child' or 'child of the beautiful branch.' This name reflects a person with a naturally graceful aura and a vibrant, flourishing spirit who inspires others with their kindness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 461 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1923 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 86%NY — 14%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Mieko Kawakami (Author, Breasts and Eggs) · Mieko Hirota (Singer, Be My Baby) · Mieko Kanai (Writer, The Word Book) · Mieko Takamine (Actress, The Makioka Sisters) · Mieko Yoshimura (Politician, Governor of Yamagata Prefecture)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Mi-chanMimiMiki
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