Myah
Rare fanciful spelling of Mya, Maia, Maya.
Every Myah since 1975 — 10,255 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myah
Myah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,752 in 2025 with 116 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 10,255 American babies have been named Myah. Its peak came in 2009, when 510 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Myah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myah 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 | 116 | #1,752 | — | — |
| 2024 | 148 | #1,479 | — | — |
| 2023 | 157 | #1,426 | — | — |
| 2022 | 188 | #1,276 | — | — |
| 2021 | 225 | #1,102 | — | — |
| 2020 | 222 | #1,102 | — | — |
| 2019 | 288 | #921 | — | — |
| 2018 | 351 | #779 | — | — |
| 2017 | 370 | #754 | — | — |
| 2016 | 445 | #657 | — | — |
| 2015 | 417 | #687 | — | — |
| 2014 | 390 | #719 | — | — |
| 2013 | 441 | #639 | — | — |
| 2012 | 474 | #605 | — | — |
| 2011 | 505 | #578 | — | — |
| 2010 | 463 | #636 | — | — |
| 2009 | 510 | #591 | — | — |
| 2008 | 508 | #604 | — | — |
| 2007 | 489 | #615 | — | — |
| 2006 | 447 | #648 | — | — |
| 2005 | 370 | #732 | — | — |
| 2004 | 326 | #787 | 6 | #10,902 |
| 2003 | 361 | #716 | — | — |
| 2002 | 342 | #720 | — | — |
| 2001 | 296 | #798 | — | — |
| 2000 | 269 | #833 | — | — |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,177 | — | — |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,783 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,956 | — | — |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,252 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,694 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Myah mean?
Rare fanciful spelling of Mya, Maia, Maya.
How popular is the name Myah in 2025?
Myah ranked #1,752 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 116 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Myah?
10,255 babies have been named Myah in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myah most popular?
Myah peaked in 2009, when 510 newborns received the name.
Is Myah a boy or girl name?
Myah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myah rising or falling?
Myah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.