Misk is a distinctive choice, ranked #952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Misk in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#952
About the Name Misk
Misk has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #952. The name has climbed 2495 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2006.
Misk is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Misk
Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Misk per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Misk in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Misk is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 2495 places over the last five years to #952 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Misk is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Misk does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Misks in the wild.
37
UK babies named Misk (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 2495 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Misk
Likely around 1 other Misk in the class
UK Popularity (2006–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Fedwa Misk is a Moroccan writer, former journalist, feminist, and women's rights activist. She participated in the 2011 February 20 Movement and subsequently opened an online magazine with the aim of promoting discussion about women in Morocco.