Declining since 2012, #1,484 for girls today.
Popularity of Miah since 1974
Babies named Miah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 792 |
| 2000s | 3,076 |
| 2010s | 4,284 |
| 2020s | 1,295 |
Meaning & origin
Miah emerged in the United States in 1974 and saw its peak popularity in 2012. Since that peak year, the name has been in a slight decline. In 2025, Miah ranked 1,484th, given to approximately 1 in 11,162 newborns. The name is most common in Massachusetts, Indiana, and New Jersey. Miah's phonetic resemblance to names like Mia and Maya has likely contributed to its modern appeal, while its relatively low usage keeps it from feeling oversaturated. It remains a distinctive choice among contemporary American baby names.
Miah is likely a modern variant of Mia, which itself is a diminutive of Maria. The name has been used in the United States since the 1970s, rising in popularity in the early 2000s. It may also be a respelling of Maya or a blend of names like Michaela.
Where Miah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Miah” around the world
Where Miah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Miah
Names that share Miah's style, for a brother or sister.
