Girl · #11,156 in 2026

Meyah

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

Current Rank

#11,156

Peak Rank

#3,778 (2013)

Total Babies

523

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2023

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#3778

Peak Rank

523

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meyah

Meyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 40 Meyahs were born — ranking #3,778 that year. As of 2026, Meyah ranks #11,156 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 523 Meyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Meyah

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meyah

What does the name Meyah mean?

Meyah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meyah in 2026?

In 2026, Meyah ranks #11,156 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Meyah most popular?

Meyah reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #3,778 that year with 40 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meyah most popular?

Meyah has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meyah.

Is Meyah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Meyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meyah include Rozalyn, Audris, Karaline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meyah

Meyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 523 births in the dataset. Meyah's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #3,778. Use the chart and map above to compare Meyah'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.