Mya

Girl's name

Mya is a variant of the name Maia, which is of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word "maia," meaning "great" or "mother."

Meaning Sea of bitterness, beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 853 Falling
Peak year 2009

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mya Harrison - Singer, actress, dancer
  • Mya Taylor - Actress, "Tangerine"
  • Mya-Lecia Naylor - Actress, "Millie Inbetween"

Sisters for Mya

Girl names closely related to Mya

Briella Myla Stella Grace Ella Amelia Aurora Veronica

Brothers for Mya

Boy names closely related to Mya

Jonah Paul Landon Shawn Elliot Lukas Jaxson Mason

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mya

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

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