Miya

The first name Miya () is a Russian variation of the name Mia, which in turn is derived from the biblical name Maria. The meaning of the name is translated as "the beloved" or "the untamed".

What does the name Miya mean?

Miya () is not only a Russian variant of Mia, but also has Japanese roots. In Japanese, the name is interpreted as "the temple" and "the palace". It derives from the word miya (宮), which means "temple", "shrine", "constellation", or "princess". An alternative spelling of the name is Mija.

Where does the name Miya come from?

The name Miya comes from Japan and means "the beloved".

How do you pronounce Miya?

The pronunciation of Miya is soft and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Mi-ja" [ˈmiːja], with the long "i" brightening the sound of the name. The open ending "-a" provides a warm sound conclusion. Thus, Miya conveys a friendly, clear impression and appears light, feminine, and timeless.

Popularity

In Germany, Miya is a fairly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,107 on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2020 at position 801. Over the last ten years, Miya has been chosen as a first name about 320 times, securing it the 1,173 position in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,250.

Famous people

• Miya Ando (artist from America)
• Miya Cech (actress)
• Miya Hisaka Silva (dancer from the USA)
• Miya Masaoka (American Koto player, avant-garde musician, and composer)
• Miya Sato (Japanese volleyball player)
• Miya Serizono (Japanese actress)