Miah

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Pronounced MY-uh /ˈmaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: beloved, wished-for child)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Mia with the -ah ending, maintaining the same two-syllable sound while adding visual distinction. Mia itself is an Italian short form of Maria meaning 'mine' or 'beloved.'

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Origin HighItalian, Hebrew

MeaningMine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: beloved, wished-for child)

U.S. rank (2025)#1490 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births144 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,579

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Miah is a spelling variant of Mia, which is an Italian and Scandinavian short form of Maria. Maria derives from Hebrew Miriam (possibly: bitter, beloved, or wished-for child). The Italian possessive word mia (my, mine) reinforces the meaning of closeness.

Miah appeared in U.S. birth data as a variant of Mia and ranked #1080 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Mia rose into the U.S. charts largely through actress Mia Farrow and the song Mia in the musical Nine — and its many variant spellings (Mia, Miah, Myah, Meah) collectively represent even more births than the single top-ranking spelling alone.

Overall data confidence 84%

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Variations

MiaMyahMeah

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Mia— the standard spelling of the same name

Lia— short -ia ending name with the same bright two-syllable feel

Nia— short -ia name with the same vowel-rich openness

Sia— short two-syllable name with the same simplicity

Tia— short -ia name from the same breezy two-syllable category

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miah mean?

Miah means 'mine' or 'beloved,' a spelling variant of Mia, which is an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria.

How do you pronounce Miah?

It's said MY-uh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Miah a boy or girl name?

Miah is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Miah?

Miah ranked #1080 for U.S. girls in 2024.