Mya
Peaked at #97 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1954, Mya has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Mya — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#97
in 2009
Current rank
#366
in 2024
Years tracked
65
1954–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Mya reached its peak popularity for girls in 2009, ranking #97 nationally with 3,415 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #138 (2014) to #366 (2024) — a 62% drop.
As of 2024, Mya ranks #366 nationally for girls, with 853 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #366 | 853 |
| 2023 | #341 | 913 |
| 2022 | #302 | 1,060 |
| 2021 | #271 | 1,157 |
| 2020 | #243 | 1,241 |
| 2019 | #220 | 1,402 |
| 2018 | #194 | 1,563 |
| 2017 | #173 | 1,750 |
Mya — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6396
in 2004
Last ranked
#11719
in 2013
Years tracked
9
2000–2013
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2000, Mya reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #6396 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Mya hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2013, when it stood at #11719.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #11,719 | 6 |
| 2011 | #11,818 | 6 |
| 2010 | #11,739 | 6 |
| 2007 | #10,533 | 7 |
| 2006 | #13,395 | 5 |
| 2004 | #6,396 | 12 |
| 2003 | #12,151 | 5 |
| 2002 | #9,092 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mya most popular?
Mya was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #97 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mya becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mya?
At least 61,654 babies have been recorded with the name Mya in the US since 1954, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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