Mya

Mya 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 853 girls in the United States.

Mya at a glance

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

About the name Mya

Mya 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, Mya first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #97 in 2009, and in 2024 853 babies received the name — 61,595 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mya in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#97 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Mya in 2024
853
Total since 1880
61,595

Mya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#100 in 2009
Babies named Mya in 2025
203
Total since 1996
10,293

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mya mean?

The meaning of Mya 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 Mya a boy or girl name?

Mya is a girl name. In 2024, 853 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mya?

Mya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mya?

Mya first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #97 in 2009, and 853 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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].