Will my child share the name Miya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Miya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Miya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Miya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Miya is declining: down 470 places since 2020, to #1,079 in 2025. It peaked at #428 in 2009.

Is Miya a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Miya a popular baby name in the United States?

Miya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Miya

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Miya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1079 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Miya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Miya in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Miya

Miya Sato (volleyball player, born 1990) — Miya Fujii (藤井美弥, Fujii Miya; formerly Miya Sato (佐藤美弥, Satō Miya), born7 March 1990) is a retired Japanese female volleyball player.

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