Miyah
Every Miyah since 1981 — 3,550 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Miyah
Miyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,751 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 3,550 American babies have been named Miyah. Its peak came in 2012, when 208 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 Miyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Miyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,751 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,914 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,750 |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,336 |
| 2021 | 106 | #1,883 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,943 |
| 2019 | 129 | #1,645 |
| 2018 | 135 | #1,593 |
| 2017 | 139 | #1,579 |
| 2016 | 170 | #1,381 |
| 2015 | 195 | #1,257 |
| 2014 | 180 | #1,318 |
| 2013 | 167 | #1,390 |
| 2012 | 208 | #1,184 |
| 2011 | 186 | #1,279 |
| 2010 | 167 | #1,386 |
| 2009 | 154 | #1,491 |
| 2008 | 129 | #1,729 |
| 2007 | 165 | #1,437 |
| 2006 | 121 | #1,731 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,903 |
| 2004 | 98 | #1,920 |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,964 |
| 2002 | 74 | #2,243 |
| 2001 | 68 | #2,349 |
| 2000 | 65 | #2,394 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,066 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,986 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Miyah in 2025?
Miyah ranked #3,751 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Miyah?
3,550 babies have been named Miyah in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Miyah most popular?
Miyah peaked in 2012, when 208 newborns received the name.
Is Miyah a boy or girl name?
Miyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Miyah rising or falling?
Miyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.