Mya is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #230 in 2025 with 203 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 554 births ranking #106. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,930.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,248 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.