· ·

Miya

Gender: Girl
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Beautiful, relax
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Miya Meaning and Origin

Miya is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “beautiful, relax.”  Alternatively, Miya is a feminine given name with Japanese origins. In Japanese, the name Miya means “temple,” “shrine,” or “palace.” It can also be written with different characters to create other meanings, such as “beautiful night” or “ocean arrow.” The name Miya has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years, although it is still relatively uncommon. It may be seen as a modern and unique alternative to more traditional Japanese names like Sakura or Aiko.

Names similar to Miya:

Posts with the name Miya:

PERSONALIZED BABY NAMING

Still searching for the perfect name?

Tell me what you're looking for, and I'll create a personalized shortlist of 10 names chosen around your style, complete with meanings and origins.

GET MY FREE SHORTLIST →

More Names to Discover

  • Tammaro

    Italian, “thought fame.”

  • Suzy

    Hebrew, “lily.”

  • Bridget

    Irish, “strength or exalted one.”

  • Rhonda

    Welsh, “noisy one, spear, lance.”