Miah
Anglicized from Bengali মিঞা (mĩa /mĩa/), itself borrowed from Classical Persian میان (miyān).
Every Miah since 1974 — 9,593 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Miah
Miah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,490 in 2025 with 144 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 9,593 American babies have been named Miah. Its peak came in 2012, when 499 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Miah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Miah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | #1,490 | — | — |
| 2024 | 229 | #1,084 | — | — |
| 2023 | 222 | #1,113 | — | — |
| 2022 | 231 | #1,085 | — | — |
| 2021 | 234 | #1,072 | — | — |
| 2020 | 235 | #1,058 | — | — |
| 2019 | 309 | #867 | — | — |
| 2018 | 331 | #820 | — | — |
| 2017 | 344 | #798 | — | — |
| 2016 | 477 | #628 | — | — |
| 2015 | 470 | #615 | — | — |
| 2014 | 463 | #621 | — | — |
| 2013 | 488 | #585 | — | — |
| 2012 | 499 | #585 | — | — |
| 2011 | 492 | #586 | — | — |
| 2010 | 411 | #697 | — | — |
| 2009 | 417 | #697 | — | — |
| 2008 | 376 | #781 | — | — |
| 2007 | 361 | #797 | — | — |
| 2006 | 359 | #767 | — | — |
| 2005 | 347 | #765 | — | — |
| 2004 | 255 | #946 | — | — |
| 2003 | 280 | #864 | 5 | #12,117 |
| 2002 | 280 | #834 | — | — |
| 2001 | 219 | #982 | — | — |
| 2000 | 182 | #1,126 | — | — |
| 1995 | 58 | #2,301 | — | — |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,871 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,935 | — | — |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,436 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,029 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miah mean?
Anglicized from Bengali মিঞা (mĩa /mĩa/), itself borrowed from Classical Persian میان (miyān).
How popular is the name Miah in 2025?
Miah ranked #1,490 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 144 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Miah?
9,593 babies have been named Miah in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Miah most popular?
Miah peaked in 2012, when 499 newborns received the name.
Is Miah a boy or girl name?
Miah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Miah rising or falling?
Miah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.