Miyah
Miyah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Water, or derived as a modern phonetic variant of Maya or Mia.
Origin and history
Miyah is a modern English spelling variant inspired by names like Maya, Mia, or the Arabic word for waters. It emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend toward short, vocalic names. It remains a modestly used modern choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,550 babies in the United States have been named Miyah since 1880. It ranks #2970 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1656.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.8 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 354 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,069 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,676 |
| 2020-2029 | 445 |
Fun facts
- In Arabic grammar, 'miyah' is a literal word meaning 'waters'.
- The addition of the trailing 'h' reflects modern U.S. naming trends designed to create a distinct visual styling.