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Myiah
Pronounced MY-ah /ˈmaɪ.ə/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Mya/Maya — variously Sanskrit, 'illusion; magic', Greek, 'mother; nurse', and a form of Maria ('star of the sea'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Myiah is a spelling of Mya/Maya — variously Sanskrit, 'illusion; magic', Greek, 'mother; nurse', and a form of Maria ('star of the sea'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'MY-ah').
In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, illusion-and-mother at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Myiah mean?
Myiah spells Mya/Maya — variously Sanskrit 'illusion', Greek 'mother', and a form of Maria; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Myiah?
It's said MY-ah /ˈmaɪ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Myiah a boy or girl name?
Myiah is a girl's name.
How popular is Myiah?
Myiah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.