Mya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 59 babies have been named Mya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,974 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,974
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Mya is also used as a girl name, ranked #366.
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About the Name Mya
Mya is a boy name .
Is Mya a boy or girl name? Mya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,974 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #366. Mya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mya is currently ranked #21,974 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mya include Myaire . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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