Miah - girls name

Miah name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 81%

Miah name meaning:

The name Miah is a variant of the name Maia, which has multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. Maia is derived from the Greek word "maia," which means "mother" or "nurse." In Greek mythology, Maia is also the name of the eldest of the Pleiades, a group of seven sisters associated with the stars.

In Hebrew, Miah can be a variant of the name Maya, which means "water" or "illusion" in Sanskrit. Maya is also a popular name in Hinduism, representing the power that creates and maintains the universe. Additionally, in Arabic, Miah can be a variant of the name Mia, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child."

Overall, the name Miah holds various meanings depending on its cultural and etymological roots. It can represent concepts like motherhood, nurturing, water, illusion, and being beloved or cherished. As with any name, the specific meaning assigned to Miah can vary based on personal or cultural interpretation.

Origin:

Other girls names beginning with M

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1039 out of 5581

33 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -456
  • 5yrs

    -178
  • 1yr

    -111

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (792)

Historical popularity of Miah

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Miah from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Miah in 2024