How Popular (or Rare) was Mya in 1997?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#1,365
1997 Rank
13
1997 Births
#100
Best Rank (2009)
554
Peak Year (2010)
10,293
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 22,552
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Top 27%
Among UK girls' names in 1997
Rare ยท 1 in 22,552 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Mya Story

Mya is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1365 in 1997 with 13 recorded births. This places Mya in the top 27% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 554 births ranking #106. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 30.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 22,552 girls born was named Mya. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Modern variant spelling  |  Meaning: varies by route; often treated as a form of Maya or Mia

Mya is a compact modern spelling that usually sits alongside Maya or Mia. Its meaning therefore depends on which parent-name route a family intends.

The spelling gained popularity as parents refreshed familiar short names with a slightly different visual identity. It keeps an easy, feminine sound while looking a bit more contemporary.

Did you know?Mya shows how a tiny spelling shift can connect one name to more than one already popular family.
Similar namesMaya, Mia, Myra, Mila, Nia

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