Miah

Meaning of Miah

The name "Miah" is often considered a short form of "Maria." Maria's meaning is uncertain but theories include "bitter", "rebellious", or "beloved".

Miah has Scandinavian roots — browse every Scandinavian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Miah

After ranking as high as #584 in 2012, Miah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Miah

• Mia Farrow
  Actress in film and television
• Mia Hamm
  Retired professional soccer player
• Mia Kirshner
  Canadian actress and activist
• Mia Wasikowska
  Australian actress
• Mia Sara
  Actress (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)

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Questions about the name Miah

What does the name Miah mean?

Miah means the name "miah" is often considered a short form of "maria." maria's meaning is uncertain but theories include "bitter", "rebellious", or "beloved", and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Miah a boy's or a girl's name?

Miah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Miah?

Miah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Miah most popular?

Miah peaked at #584 in 2012.