Miya is a distinctive choice, ranked #666 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Miya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#666
About the Name Miya
Miya is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 57 places over five years. Its high point was #428 in 2009, and it now sits at #666. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Miya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Miya
Unlikely. With around 58 UK babies named Miya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Miya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Miya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 57 places in the last five years. Its peak was #428 in 2009. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Miya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Miya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice β your child is unlikely to encounter American Miyas in the wild.
58
UK babies named Miya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 57 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Miya
Likely around 1 other Miya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Miya Fujii (θ€δΊ ηΎεΌ₯, Fujii Miya; formerly Miya Sato (δ½θ€ ηΎεΌ₯, SatΕ Miya), born7 March 1990) is a retired Japanese female volleyball player. She announced her retirement from Hitachi Rivale club and the national team on 27 May 2021.