Declining since 2006, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Myana since 1991
Babies named Myana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 248 |
| 2010s | 195 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Myana is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1991, part of a wave of melodic, vowel-heavy girls' names that emerged in the late 20th century. Its popularity peaked in 2005, but since 2006 the name has been falling in usage, with the latest rank in 2025 at 8362. Despite its relatively low frequency (about 1 in 133,939 births in 2025), Myana has not been concentrated in any particular states, suggesting a diffuse but small national following. The name's formation likely follows the pattern of blending popular sounds from names like Maya and Ana, giving it a familiar yet distinctive feel. As a contemporary creation without deep historical roots, Myana represents the trend toward inventive, phonetic names in American naming culture.
Myana first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, likely a modern coinage blending elements from names like Maya or Ana. It may also be a respelling of the Irish name Moyna, though this connection is speculative. The name has no clear historical or linguistic root outside of its recent usage.
“Myana” around the world
Where Myana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Ana, Mya
Sibling names for Myana
Names that share Myana's style, for a brother or sister.
