Miah

Miah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 229 girls in the United States.

Miah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Miah

Miah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Miah first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #584 in 2012, and in 2024 229 babies received the name — 9,435 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Miah in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#584 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Babies named Miah in 2024
229
Total since 1880
9,435

Miah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#583 in 2011
Babies named Miah in 2025
25
Total since 1996
1,132

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Miah mean?

The meaning of Miah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Miah a boy or girl name?

Miah is a girl name. In 2024, 229 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Miah?

Miah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Miah?

Miah first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #584 in 2012, and 229 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].