Mya is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #133 in 2002 with 349 recorded births. This places Mya in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 554 births ranking #106. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,390.0%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 766 girls born was named Mya. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.