The nameMiya
Miya is a short girl's name, close to Mia and Maya. It has been fashionable in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Recent creation based on Mia
Meaning
Miya is often linked to Mia, a pet form of Maria. In Japanese, miya means a shrine.
Origin
Recent creation based on Mia, with a Japanese sound.
History
Miya appeared in France in the early 1990s and grew fast in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Miya
Miya in France
Miya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,835 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Miya. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Miya in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 172 births a year on average, against 267 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Miya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miya mean?
Miya is often linked to Mia, a pet form of Maria. In Japanese, miya means a shrine.
What is the origin of the name Miya?
Recent creation based on Mia, with a Japanese sound.
Is Miya a girl's or a boy's name?
Miya is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Miya?
Variants and related names of Miya include Maria.