Holding steady.
Popularity of Myna since 1912
Babies named Myna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Myna's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Myna is a rare given name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1912, but has never been common. Its peak usage was in its debut year, and it has remained stable at extremely low frequency since then, with no recorded births in many recent years. The name's origin is debated, with connections to both the Dutch word 'mijn' and the Sanskrit-rooted myna bird. Despite its obscurity, Myna offers a short, sweet sound similar to other vintage names like Mina and Lena.
Myna is a name of uncertain origin, with two main theories. It may derive from the Dutch word 'mijn', meaning 'mine', making it a possessive diminutive. Alternatively, it could come from the name of the myna bird, which traces back to Sanskrit 'madana' meaning 'joy, delight'. The bird name entered English via Hindi 'mainā'. As a given name, Myna saw rare use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
“Myna” around the world
Where Myna 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, Mimi, Nina
Sibling names for Myna
Names that share Myna's style, for a brother or sister.
