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Miriya

mih-REE-ah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Maria.

Peak popularity
2001
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Miriya since 1991

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

4711200020102020Most births 2001Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s26
2000s88
2010s39
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Miriya is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. Since then, it has maintained a steady but very low level of use, never entering the top 1000. Its peak year was 2001, when it saw a slight uptick in popularity. The name's origins are unclear, but it may be a creative spelling or blend of Maria with a fashionable suffix. Without a long history or clear etymology, Miriya remains a rare and distinctive choice, most likely of modern English invention.

Miriya first appeared in U.S. records in 1991. It may be a creative respelling of Maria or a blend of popular sounds such as 'Mir-' and '-iya'. The name has been used consistently at low frequency, with a peak in 2001. Its origin is likely modern and invented, with no clear historical roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Miri, Ria, Mira

Sibling names for Miriya

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

Sisters: Amaya, Kira, Liana, Nadia, Sierra

Brothers: Darius, Kael, Miles, Orion, Zane

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Miriya mean?
The meaning of Miriya is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name or a variant of Maria, which means 'beloved' or 'bitter' in Hebrew.
How popular is the name Miriya?
Miriya has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. It first appeared in 1991 and has been used steadily but rarely, with a peak in 2001.
Is Miriya a boy or girl name?
Miriya is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.