Girl · #12,446 in 2026

Mija

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

Current Rank

#12,446

Peak Rank

#7,998 (2003)

Total Babies

175

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2019

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#7998

Peak Rank

175

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mija

Mija first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 13 Mijas were born — ranking #7,998 that year. As of 2026, Mija ranks #12,446 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 175 Mijas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Mija

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

Maje
Mesia
Magia
Miji
Muja
Nija
Miga
Mia
Magi
Misha
Miya
Micha

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mija

What does the name Mija mean?

Mija is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mija in 2026?

In 2026, Mija ranks #12,446 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Mija most popular?

Mija reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #7,998 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Mija a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mija?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mija include Tirza, Jolea, Shakiah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mija

Mija is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 175 births in the dataset. Mija's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #7,998. Use the chart and map above to compare Mija'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.