Myia
Myia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Great, mother, or fly/bee.
Origin and history
Myia is a variant spelling of Maia or Maya, derived from Greek mythology where Maia was the mother of Hermes. In ancient Greek, 'myia' also literally translates to 'fly' or 'bee'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare female given name with steady, minor usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,267 babies in the United States have been named Myia since 1880. It ranks #3698 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2039.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.9 %)
- MI (14.4 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- FL (7 %)
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 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 694 |
| 2000-2010 | 778 |
| 2010-2019 | 355 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Fun facts
- In ancient Greece, Myia was used as a historical given name, notably borne by a Pythagorean philosopher who was the daughter of Pythagoras and Theano.
- It often functions as an alternative, modernized spelling of the popular name Maya or Maia.