Myah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Myah is a modern English name believed to be derived from Maya, which has various meanings across different cultures, including 'illusion' and 'water'. It evolved from historical forms like Maya and Maia. The name is often associated with creative and unique traits, and it has no biblical references. Myah gained popularity in the late 20th century and is currently perceived as trendy.
The name Myah is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Myah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Myah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8845th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3919th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 712th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 895th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Myah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Myah"
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪ.ə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Myah is often considered a variant of the name Maya, which has roots in multiple cultures, including Hebrew, Sanskrit, and Latin. The name is sometimes associated with the word 'illusion' in Sanskrit and 'water' in Hebrew.
Meaning
illusion, water
Language Evolution
Maya, Maia, Myah
Historical Usage
Myah gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique and modern spellings of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Maya, Mya, Maia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Myah is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Myah Marie, Myah McFarland
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Myah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Myah"
"Myah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8845th of 19264 | 61 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3919th of 27321 | 392 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 712th of 35406 | 6,036 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 895th of 30306 | 3,641 |
Regional Popularity of "Myah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Myah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
76.55% 2821st/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
74.72% 3881st/5194 |
91.36% 5771st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.13% 510th/4582 |
14.66% 757th/5164 |
11.05% 808th/7313 |
11.40% 851st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.42% 654th/3984 |
19.26% 864th/4487 |
15.64% 1067th/6822 |
16.19% 1016th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Myah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Myah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.