Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Meia since 1979
Babies named Meia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 166 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Meia is a rare modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1979. It has never entered the top 1000, and its peak usage occurred in 2013, after which its popularity has been declining. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Maya or a fashionable sound combination. Given its low usage and lack of historical roots, Meia represents the modern trend of inventing names by blending familiar sounds. Without a documented etymology or cultural heritage, Meia remains a name of modern invention, appealing to parents seeking a unique and melodic choice.
Meia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. It may be a respelling of Maya or a creative modern coinage, possibly influenced by the sound of names like Mia or Leah. Its usage has been rare and likely stems from inventive naming trends rather than a traditional etymology.
“Meia” around the world
Where Meia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Meia
Names that share Meia's style, for a brother or sister.
