Myia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMY-ah / /ˈmaɪ.ə/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'to be; to exist'; English: variant of Mia
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Myia has roots in Greek, where it is associated with existence and being. It is also considered a modern variant of the name Mia, which has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. Myia is often used as a feminine name and reflects contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Myia is a less common variant of Mia, which has seen significant popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mya
- Mia
International Variants
- Mia (Italian)
- Mya (English)
Famous people named Myia
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Fictional characters named Myia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Myia was first seen in the United States in 1970. Myia has ranked as high as #1142 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Myia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Myia (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 67 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1993 | 60 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 78 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 103 |
| 2000 | 106 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2002 | 82 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 83 |
| 2005 | 72 |
| 2006 | 83 |
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 61 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |