What is the origin of the name Myia?

Myia is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Myia?

Myia is currently ranked #9999 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

Back to all names

GirlGreek

Myia

MY-uh

Popularity

#9999

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,266

Peak Year

#123 in 1998

First Recorded

1970

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Possibly a modern invention or a variant of Maya, meaning 'illusion' in Sanskrit or 'water' in Hebrew.

Nickname Watch

My Ia

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

My Ia

Spelling Variations

Mya Mia

Similar Names

Maya Mia Ayla Isla

Personality Traits

SweetGentleMysteriousGraceful

Want to explore Myia further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Myia.

Ask AI Consultant Cultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Sophia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

A Greek name meaning 'wisdom'. It has been a popular name for centuries.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Tricky to spell

Rank #6

stable

Sofia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom.' It symbolizes intelligence and knowledge.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Moderate spelling

Rank #10

stable

Chloe

Greek

Girl

Meaning

From the Greek word 'khloe,' meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. Associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

Classic & Timeless·Soft & Gentle·Easy to spell

Rank #20

stable