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Miaa

MEE-uh · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern respelling of Mia, itself derived from Maria.

Peak popularity
2015
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015.

Popularity of Miaa since 2009

Babies named Miaa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6111720102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s8
2010s95
2020s27

Meaning & origin

Miaa is a modern respelling of the popular name Mia, which itself derives from Maria. First recorded in 2009, Miaa saw its peak usage in 2015, after which its popularity has steadily declined. With no state-level concentration in top states, it remains a rare choice. The name's trajectory suggests it is a creative variation rather than a traditional given name, appealing to parents seeking a unique twist on a familiar sound.

Miaa is a contemporary spelling variant of the name Mia, which emerged in the late 20th century. Mia itself is a shortened form of Maria, a name of Latin and Hebrew origin. The name Mia gained widespread popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, and Miaa appears to be a recent creative respelling, first recorded in 2009.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Mia

Sibling names for Miaa

Names that share Miaa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mia, Luna, Ava, Lily, Zoey

Brothers: Miles, Leo, Noah, Liam, Oliver

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Miaa mean?
Miaa is a modern respelling of Mia, which is a diminutive of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter' in Hebrew, though the direct meaning of Miaa itself is uncertain.
How popular is the name Miaa?
Miaa first appeared in U.S. records in 2009. It reached its peak rank in 2015, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. It has been falling in usage since 2015.
Is Miaa a boy's or girl's name?
Miaa is primarily used for girls.