Beautiful sand or beautiful bloom
In Japanese, Misa is most commonly formed using the kanji 'mi' (beautiful) combined with 'sa' (sand or bloom). The meaning can vary significantly depending on the specific kanji characters used to write the name. It is a feminine name that feels both delicate and modern.
Less common today
Misa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,467 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A prominent character and model · Death Note
A bridge officer and commander · Macross
Japanese voice actress
Japanese actress known for 'The Eel'
