Myiah
Every Myiah since 1990 — 891 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myiah
Myiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,778 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 891 American babies have been named Myiah. Its peak came in 2012, when 68 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 Myiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,778 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,846 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,854 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,633 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,831 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,832 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,949 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,438 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,290 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,266 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,961 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,468 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,684 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,647 |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,393 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,456 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,445 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,203 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,962 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,234 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,240 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,293 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,802 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,035 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,750 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,873 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,206 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,396 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myiah in 2025?
Myiah ranked #12,778 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Myiah?
891 babies have been named Myiah in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myiah most popular?
Myiah peaked in 2012, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Myiah a boy or girl name?
Myiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myiah rising or falling?
Myiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.