Mya

Meaning of Mya

Mya is often considered a short form of Maya, which can mean "good mother" or "illusion" depending on the origin. It can also be seen as a variation of Mia.

Mya has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mya

Mya has cooled off, slipping to #444 in 2025, down from a peak of #97 in 2009.

Notable people named Mya

• Mya
  American R&B singer
• Mya Harrison
  American singer and dancer
• Mya Michaels
  American actress
• Mya Allen
  American volleyball player
• Mya Byrne
  American singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Mya

What does the name Mya mean?

Mya means mya is often considered a short form of maya, which can mean "good mother" or "illusion" depending on the origin. it can also be seen as a variation of mia, and it comes from American origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Mya?

In 2025, Mya ranked #444 for girls, down from #366 the year before.

When was Mya most popular?

Mya peaked at #97 in 2009.