Irie vs Myah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irie

Girl #1,647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful; in a state of bliss"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Cultural Roots

Jamaican Caribbean Reggae culture American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,647
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Iri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Myah

Girl #1,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"illusion"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,478
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Irie Rank #1,647
Myah Rank #1,478

Myah is more popular, ranked #1478 vs #1647 for Irie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irie ___

  • Irie Joy
  • Irie Faith
  • Irie Peace
  • Irie Grace
  • Irie Jade
  • Irie Rain

Myah ___

  • Myah Rose
  • Myah Grace
  • Myah Simone
  • Myah Elise
  • Myah Renee
  • Myah Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irie

Zion River Phoenix Sage Soleil

If you choose Myah

Zoe Aria Nia Kai Jalen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irie or Myah more popular?

Myah is more popular, ranked #1478 compared to Irie at #1647 in the United States.

What do Irie and Myah mean?

Irie means "powerful; in a state of bliss" (Jamaican Patois origin). Myah means "illusion" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Irie and Myah boy or girl names?

Irie is primarily a girl name. Myah is primarily a girl name.

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