Declining since 2010, #1,747 for girls today.
Popularity of Myah since 1975
Babies named Myah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 982 |
| 2000s | 3,918 |
| 2010s | 4,144 |
| 2020s | 1,056 |
Meaning & origin
Myah is a modern respelling of Mya or Maya that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, before beginning a steady decline. In 2025, it ranked 1747th with a frequency of 1 in 13,856 births. The name has seen particular usage in states like Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. While its etymological roots are debated, the name's appealing sound and contemporary spelling have contributed to its continued use, even as its trajectory has trended downward since the early 2010s.
Myah is a modern spelling variant of Mya, itself a respelling of Maya. Maya has multiple origins: in Sanskrit, it means 'water' or 'illusion'; in Hebrew, it is a short form of Miriam, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'rebellious'. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a stylish alternative to Maya.
Where Myah 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.
“Myah” around the world
Where Myah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mimi
Sibling names for Myah
Names that share Myah's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Myah
Names whose popularity has moved with Myah's over the last 50 years.
