How Many People Are Named Myriah?
Complete statistics for the name Myriah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Myriah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,944 people in the US, making up 1 in 169,749 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 132 births, but today it's seen as a genuinely modern name with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 1,980 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Myriah Through the Generations
Myriah has been a name on the rise since the early '90s, reaching its peak in 1991 with 132 births. Since then, it's experienced a steady decline, though it remains a name associated with younger generations, with 899 out of 1,944 people named Myriah being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Myriah is 29, indicating that it's a name that's still gaining traction among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Myriah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Myriah
How Many People Have the Name Myriah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,944 people in the United States currently share the name Myriah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 169,749 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Myriah a Common or Rare Name?
Myriah 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 Myriah Mean?
Myriah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Myriah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Myriah Most Popular?
The name Myriah reached peak popularity in 1991, with 132 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 Myriah?
Approximately 1,944 people named Myriah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,980. That works out to roughly 1 in 169,749 Americans.
Is Myriah a rare name?
Myriah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 169,749 Americans has this name.
What does the name Myriah mean?
Myriah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Myriah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Myriah are male and 100% are female.
When was Myriah most popular?
Myriah peaked in 1991 with 132 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.