Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mya.
National Rank (2025)
#444
All-Time Peak Rank
#97 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
62,305
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Mya Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Mya
According to SSA data, Mya achieved its highest historical rank of #97 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 3,415 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 68.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 62 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mya scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-68.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,415Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
2yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
62Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:10
1960s:100
1970s:377
1980s:546
1990s:4,166
2000s:28,800
2010s:22,377
2020s:5,929
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMya
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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