Mya
Mya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mya
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
A modern phonetic spelling of Maia or Maya.
How popular is Mya?
Since 1880, 62,305 girls and 58 boys in the U.S. have been named Mya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #97 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #6395 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #444 for girls, with 697 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Mya
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Mya FAQ
What does the name Mya mean?
A female given name from Latin. A modern phonetic spelling of Maia or Maya.
What is the origin of the name Mya?
Mya is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Mya?
Since 1880, 62,305 girls and 58 boys in the U.S. have been named Mya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #97 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #6395 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #444 for girls, with 697 babies given the name.
Is Mya a boy or girl name?
Mya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 62,305 girls and 58 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.