UK girl's name
Mizuki
Beautiful, shining moon or beautiful, affectionate child.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mizuki is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mizuki popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2000 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Mizuki. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mizuki ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Mizuki.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mizuki as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Mizuki mean?
The name Mizuki has its origins in Japanese culture, and it is a combination of two words: "mi," which means "beautiful," and "zuki," which means "moon." Therefore, the name Mizuki can be interpreted as "beautiful moon" or "beautiful moonlight." This name has been in use in Japan for centuries, and it has a rich cultural and historical significance.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Mizuki dates back to the 8th century, during the Nara period in Japan. It was a popular name among the aristocratic class, and it was often given to girls born during the full moon. In Japanese folklore, the moon has been associated with beauty, purity, and feminine grace, which may explain the popularity of this name.
One of the earliest and most famous people to bear the name Mizuki was Mizuki Shigeru, a renowned Japanese manga artist and writer who was born in 1922 and passed away in 2015. His works, such as "Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro" and "Kappa no Sanpei," have had a significant impact on Japanese popular culture and have been adapted into various forms of media, including anime and live-action films.
Another notable figure in Japanese history who bore the name Mizuki was Mizuki Tsukasa, a female poet who lived during the Heian period (794-1185 CE). She was known for her eloquent and evocative poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the realm of Japanese literature, the name Mizuki has been associated with several fictional characters. One of the most famous is Mizuki Zakuro, the main character in the manga and anime series "Tokyo Mew Mew." The series, which was popular in the early 2000s, followed the adventures of Mizuki and her friends, who were endowed with special powers to protect the Earth from environmental threats.
Another notable figure who bore the name Mizuki was Mizuki Noguchi, a Japanese athlete who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics as a marathon runner. Although she did not medal in either of these events, her determination and perseverance earned her admiration from fans and fellow athletes alike.
Finally, in the world of Japanese music, the name Mizuki has been associated with several successful singers and musicians. One notable example is Mizuki Nana, a Japanese singer and actress who rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with her hit singles and appearances in various television dramas and films.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mizuki over time
The chart below shows babies named Mizuki registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mizuki, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mizuki by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mizuki was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4843 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Mizuki
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mizuki: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mizuki in the UK right now?
In 2009, Mizuki was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mizuki most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Mizuki in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mizuki?
Beautiful, shining moon or beautiful, affectionate child.
How many people are called Mizuki in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Mizuki across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.