Gender: Female
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Temple or shrine, Sacred House, Temple
Pronunciation: MEE-yah, /ˈmiːyə/, M AY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #10,780
Miya is a Japanese name meaning 'temple' or 'shrine'. In Japanese culture, temples and shrines hold great religious and spiritual significance.
The name Miya is of Japanese origin and means Temple or shrine, Sacred House, Temple, Increasingly Beautiful. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Miya is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United States of America, Algeria, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEE-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmiːyə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AY AY AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Miya is recorded 4,615 times globally, ranking it as the 10,780th most common name worldwide.
Miya is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 588 occurrences, making it the 4,650th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Miya is found among 1 in every 751 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #4,650 | 1 : 4,919 |
| United States of America | #4,991 | 1 : 3,590 |
| Algeria | #2,492 | 1 : 2,957 |
| Malaysia | #2,901 | 1 : 4,597 |
| South Africa | #5,359 | 1 : 8,984 |
| Morocco | #4,337 | 1 : 4,539 |
| France | #5,582 | 1 : 6,009 |
| China | #433 | 1 : 751 |
| India | #3,571 | 1 : 4,937 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4,826 | 1 : 6,724 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Miya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 05:52 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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