Mya is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1192 in 1996 with 152 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 3,415 births ranking #97. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 11,533 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.