Myia
Every Myia since 1970 — 2,267 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myia
Myia 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 1970, 2,267 American babies have been named Myia. Its peak came in 1998, when 123 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 Myia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myia 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 | 10 | #10,030 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,047 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,534 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,890 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,279 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,736 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,944 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,455 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,344 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,462 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,333 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,621 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,767 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,255 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,609 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,821 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,912 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,740 |
| 2006 | 83 | #2,302 |
| 2005 | 72 | #2,447 |
| 2004 | 83 | #2,171 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,160 |
| 2002 | 82 | #2,093 |
| 2001 | 80 | #2,088 |
| 2000 | 106 | #1,670 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,332 |
| 1990 | 67 | #2,020 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,589 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,047 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,396 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,880 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myia in 2025?
Myia 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 Myia?
2,267 babies have been named Myia in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myia most popular?
Myia peaked in 1998, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Myia a boy or girl name?
Myia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myia rising or falling?
Myia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.