UK girl's name
Myah
A feminine variation of the name Maya/Maia of Greek mythological origin meaning "great" or "mother".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Myah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Myah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #594, with 66 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 119 births.
This profile covers 1,703 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
The latest count is about 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,934 living people in the UK are called Myah. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Myah ranked #594 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 66 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 119 girls were registered as Myah.
- • Myah ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #305 in 2022.
- • About 1,934 living people in the UK are estimated to have Myah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#594
2024
Births in 2024
66
Latest year
Peak year
2015
119 births
Estimated living
1,934
2026
Meaning
What does Myah mean?
The name Myah has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "miah," which means "water" or "droplets of water." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with concepts of purity, life, and fertility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myah can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in a collection of Arabic poetry. The name gained popularity among Arabic-speaking communities and spread to various regions across the Middle East and North Africa.
In the 13th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher named Myah al-Andalusi, born in 1201 in Andalusia (present-day Spain), gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. His works were widely studied and influential during the era of the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Myah was Myah al-Qurashi, a renowned calligrapher from 14th century Egypt. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned various mosques and manuscripts, and she is celebrated for her mastery of the Arabic script.
In the 16th century, Myah bint al-Hussain was a prominent Arabian poet who hailed from the Najd region of the Arabian Peninsula. Her poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, was widely celebrated and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the region.
Moving into the 19th century, Myah al-Baghdadi was an influential Iraqi scholar and historian who documented the cultural and intellectual developments of the Ottoman Empire during his lifetime. His extensive writings provided valuable insights into the social and political landscape of the time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Myah. While the name has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographic boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human cultures and traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Myah over time
The chart below shows babies named Myah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Myah, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 66 births in 2024, compared with 119 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Myah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #558 | 368 | 5 |
| 2010s | #489 | 894 | 10 |
| 2000s | #769 | 391 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1528 | 50 | 4 |
Geography
Where Myah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Myah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Myah ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #305 in 2022.
Across the UK
Myah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#638 in 2024
21 years of NRS records, 172 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#305 in 2022
14 years of NISRA records, 68 total registered
Related
Names similar to Myah
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Myah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Myah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Myah was ranked #594 for girls in England and Wales, with 66 births registered.
When was Myah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 119 babies registered as Myah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Myah?
A feminine variation of the name Maya/Maia of Greek mythological origin meaning "great" or "mother".
How many people are called Myah in the UK?
A total of 1,703 babies have been registered as Myah across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 172 more in Scotland and 68 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Myah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Myah ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #305 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.