girls' name · peaked 1991

Myriah

Every Myriah since 1971 — 1,980 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1991Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Myriah
Peak year
1991
132 babies
All-time total
1,980
since 1971

The story of Myriah

Myriah is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1971, 1,980 American babies have been named Myriah. Its peak came in 1991, when 132 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Myriah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Myriah year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024 6 #14,735
2023 14 #7,927
2022 11 #9,470
2021
2020 12 #8,787
2019 12 #8,951
2018 10 #10,336
2017 25 #5,291
2016 18 #6,833
2015 22 #5,970
2014 24 #5,581
2013 31 #4,612
2012 39 #3,970
2011 33 #4,437
2010 50 #3,292
2009 32 #4,651
2008 42 #3,835
2007 46 #3,583
2006 58 #2,965
2005 42 #3,566
2004 47 #3,250
2003 38 #3,711
2002 32 #4,048
2001 42 #3,297
2000 52 #2,807
1995 70 #1,971
1990 60 #2,166
1985 25 #3,479
1980 26 #3,284
1975 9 #6,285
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Myriah in 2025?

Myriah did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Myriah?

1,980 babies have been named Myriah in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Myriah most popular?

Myriah peaked in 1991, when 132 newborns received the name.

Is Myriah a boy or girl name?

Myriah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Myriah rising or falling?

Myriah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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