How Many People Are Named Meya?
Complete statistics for the name Meya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meya is a very rare female name, with only 817 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 403,692 Americans. The majority of people named Meya are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 825 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meya Through the Generations
Meya peaked in popularity in 2006 with 62 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Meya's are under 30, with 790 out of 817 falling into this age bracket. Only 35 are aged between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating that Meya is a name predominantly associated with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meya
How Many People Have the Name Meya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 817 people in the United States currently share the name Meya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 403,692 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meya a Common or Rare Name?
Meya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Meya Mean?
Meya means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meya Most Popular?
The name Meya reached peak popularity in 2006, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Meya?
Approximately 817 people named Meya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 825. That works out to roughly 1 in 403,692 Americans.
Is Meya a rare name?
Meya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 403,692 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meya mean?
Meya means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meya are male and 100% are female.
When was Meya most popular?
Meya peaked in 2006 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.