Mya is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #167 in 2016 with 1,920 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 3,415 births ranking #97. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,163.2%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 923 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.