Miah
Miah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child, rebellious, or beloved.
Origin and history
Miah is a modern variant spelling of Mia, which originated as a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Maria or Hebrew names like Miriam. The name is often associated with the Hebrew meaning 'wished-for child' or 'rebellious'. In the United States, Miah gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a trendy alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
9,583 babies in the United States have been named Miah since 1880. It ranks #1694 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1049.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 792 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,076 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,284 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,295 |
Fun facts
- Miah emerged as a modern phonetic alternative to the widely popular name Mia.
- Over 9,000 girls in the United States have been given the spelling Miah since records began.