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Miami

Pronunciation: [ m-eye-AM-ee ]

Boy Name #25,031 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Miami is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-eye-AM-ee.

Parents who love the name Miami often also consider Baldur, Cylo, Akaal .

Popularity Over Time

#25,031
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#25,031
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Mia Miy Miaie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miami

Is Miami a boy or girl name?
Miami is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25031. As a girl name, it is ranked #37461. Miami is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Miami?
Miami is pronounced m-eye-AM-ee.
How popular is the name Miami?
Miami is currently ranked #25031 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Miami?
Common nicknames for Miami include Mia, Miy, and Miaie.
Is Miami a common or rare name?
Miami is an uncommon name, ranked #25031 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Miami

Miami is a boy name .

Is Miami a boy or girl name? Miami is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,031 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,461. Miami is more commonly used as a boy name.

Miami is currently ranked #25,031 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Miami include Mia, Miy, and Miaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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