Miah
How to say it: MY-uh · /ˈmaɪə/
Short form of Jeremiah or Nehemiah, from Hebrew meaning 'God is exalted'; also used independently as a modern feminine name.
Miah was the 7th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 144 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 34% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #9 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #7 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 144 |
| Share of births | 1 in 271 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #9 |
| In France, 2025 | #5 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to broad use in recent decades, Miah crested in the 2010s. Now well below that high, softer years look likely ahead.
What goes with it
Light and soft in two syllables with a gentle air, Miah feels mobile and tender. Ava shares its style and Mi offers a tiny short form.
Nicknames
- Mi
Honouring a Miah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Miah is about 1 in 12.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #5 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Miah
- Miah Persson (born 1969)Swedish soprano singer
- Miah Madden (born 2001)Australian actress and presenter
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