Girl · #14,119 in 2026

Meiya

Name: Popularity of the name Meiya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Meiya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,119

Peak Rank

#10,447 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2017

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#10447

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meiya

Meiya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 10 Meiyas were born — ranking #10,447 that year. As of 2026, Meiya ranks #14,119 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Meiyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Meiya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Meiya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mia
Miya
Meah
Meia
Miia
Meow
Maya
Meo
Mio
Maia
Muah
Moa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meiya

What does the name Meiya mean?

Meiya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meiya in 2026?

In 2026, Meiya ranks #14,119 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Meiya most popular?

Meiya reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #10,447 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Meiya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Meiya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Meiya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meiya include Abie, Carlia, Joycee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meiya

Meiya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Meiya's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #10,447. Use the chart and map above to compare Meiya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.