Miya
Meaning
"sacred shrine, palace"
Origin: Japanese
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,401
- Total SSA Count
- 159
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mi, Mimi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"sacred shrine, palace"
Origin: Japanese
"at the ash tree (from Nash + lee/ley)"
Origin: Old English (compound)
Miya is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1453 for Nashly.
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Miya is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Nashly at #1453 in the United States.
Miya means "sacred shrine, palace" (Japanese origin). Nashly means "at the ash tree (from Nash + lee/ley)" (Old English (compound) origin).
Miya is primarily a girl name. Nashly is primarily a girl name.