Holding steady.
Popularity of Mija since 1970
Babies named Mija per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mija entered U.S. naming records in 1970, a direct borrowing from the Spanish endearment meaning 'my daughter'. The name reached its peak in 2003, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it has never been common. Its trajectory has been stable, with sporadic use across the country. Unlike many names that rise and fall in popularity, Mija remains a rare and personal choice, reflecting a cultural term of endearment rather than a traditional name.
Mija is a contraction of the Spanish phrase 'mi hija', meaning 'my daughter'. It is widely used as a familiar term of endearment in Spanish-speaking cultures. As a given name, Mija appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1970. Its usage as a name likely stems from the affectionate nickname rather than any traditional name source.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miji, Mijita
Sibling names for Mija
Names that share Mija's style, for a brother or sister.
