How Many People Are Named Myah?

Complete statistics for the name Myah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Myah
Very Rare
10,136
Estimated People
1 in 32,557
1 in X Americans
2009
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
6 (0%)
♀ Female
10,130 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 34
Arkansas 30
Arizona 181
California 786
Colorado 129
Connecticut 12
DC 5
Florida 562
Georgia 234
Iowa 154
Idaho 29
Illinois 403
Indiana 398
Kansas 74
Kentucky 96
Louisiana 124
Massachusetts 159
Maryland 111
Maine 27
Michigan 475
Minnesota 188
Missouri 248
Mississippi 18
Montana 5
North Carolina 184
North Dakota 34
Nebraska 59
New Hampshire 10
New Jersey 98
New Mexico 29
Nevada 52
New York 469
Ohio 542
Oklahoma 112
Oregon 94
Pennsylvania 446
Rhode Island 5
South Carolina 30
South Dakota 10
Tennessee 171
Texas 713
Utah 66
Virginia 172
Vermont 5
Washington 255
Wisconsin 244
West Virginia 31
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Myah

How Many People Have the Name Myah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,136 people in the United States currently share the name Myah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Myah a Common or Rare Name?

Myah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Myah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Myah are covered in full on the Myah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Myah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Myah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Myah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Myah Most Popular?

The name Myah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 510 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Myah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Myah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Myah?

Approximately 10,136 people in the United States share the name Myah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Myah a rare name?

Myah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,557 Americans has this name.

What does the name Myah mean?

The meaning and origin of Myah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Myah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Myah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Myah most popular?

The name Myah reached its peak in 2009, with 510 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People10,136
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 32,557
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2009
Male %0%
Female %100%

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