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UK girl's name

Miaa

A feminine name derived from the French form of Maria, meaning "bitter" or "beloved".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Miaa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Miaa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Miaa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Miaa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Miaa ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Miaa.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miaa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Miaa mean?

The name Miaa is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "mīra," which means "prosperous" or "peaceful." The name likely emerged during the ancient Vedic period in India, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

Miaa is a variation of the more common Sanskrit name Maya, which has a similar meaning of "illusion" or "dream." While there are no definitive records of the name's use in ancient Indian texts or scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to this ancient language and cultural context.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Miaa can be found in the historical records of the Maurya Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from around 322 BCE to 185 BCE. During this period, a princess named Miaa is mentioned in some inscriptions, though little is known about her life or significance.

In the 12th century CE, there is a record of a renowned Indian scholar and poet named Miaa Devi, who wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, religion, and literature. She is considered an important figure in the literary traditions of medieval India.

Another notable historical figure with the name Miaa was Miaa Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of the famous Emperor Akbar. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and patronage of the arts.

During the 18th century, a female warrior and military leader named Miaa Bai played a significant role in the resistance against the British East India Company in India. She led her own army and is celebrated as a symbol of bravery and patriotism.

In more recent times, Miaa Khalifa, an American social media personality and former adult film actress born in 1993, has gained widespread recognition and has been a subject of controversy due to her career choices.

While the name Miaa has its roots in ancient Indian languages and cultures, it has since gained popularity across various regions and communities, with many individuals bearing this name throughout history and leaving their mark in various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Miaa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miaa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5785 3 1

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FAQ

Miaa: questions and answers

How popular is the name Miaa in the UK right now?

In 2011, Miaa was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Miaa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Miaa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Miaa?

A feminine name derived from the French form of Maria, meaning "bitter" or "beloved".

How many people are called Miaa in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Miaa across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.