Miya
Miya is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Temple, shrine, or night, depending on the kanji character used.
Origin and history
Miya is a feminine name of Japanese origin that can carry various meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. It is also found as a modern variant of names like Maya or Mia in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it has been a moderately popular choice since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
8,071 babies in the United States have been named Miya since 1880. It ranks #1859 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1176.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.7 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 209 |
| 1980-1990 | 420 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,185 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,543 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,637 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,049 |
Famous people named Miya
- Miya Cech: Actress
- Miya Tachibana: Athlete, Synchronized Swimmer
Fun facts
- In Japan, Miya can be written with various kanji, often combining 'mi' (beauty or sacred) with 'ya' (night or arrow).
- The name easily spans cultures due to its similarity to popular names like Maya, Mia, and Mya.