| Meaning | increasing beauty |
| Origin | African, Japanese |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mi-ya |
About Miya
This name achieves perfect balance between exotic appeal and easy pronunciation, creating instant intrigue without confusion. Miya possesses a gentle strength that feels both modern and timeless, never tied to a specific era. The two-syllable structure provides elegant simplicity while the 'y' adds visual interest and uniqueness. It works seamlessly across cultural contexts, particularly resonating with families appreciating diverse heritage. The name sounds equally beautiful whispered as a lullaby or called across a playground. Miya's soft consonants and open vowels create a welcoming sonic quality that draws people in. Its understated nature means it never overwhelms, allowing the individual personality to shine through rather than being overshadowed by an overpowering name choice.
Nicknames for Miya
| Mi |
| Mimi |
| Yaya |
| Mia |
| Miya |
Famous People Named Miya
| Miya Cech | American actress |
| Miya George | Indian actress |
| Miya Folick | American singer-songwriter |
| Miya Koshiro | Japanese model and TV personality |
| Miya Himi | Japanese manga artist |
| Miya Ando | Japanese-American artist |
| Miya Asama | Japanese long-distance runner |
| Miya Tachibana | Japanese rhythmic gymnast |
| Miya Matsuda | Japanese footballer |
| Miya Hotta | Japanese voice actress |
| Miya Kwon | Korean-American writer and activist |
| Miya Granatella | American entrepreneur and fashion designer |
| Miya Houston | British chef and restaurateur |
| Miya Ali | American author and speaker |
| Miya Zaki | Egyptian film director |
| Miya Shinma | Japanese actress and singer |
| Miya Muqi | Chinese actress and model |
| Miya Gu | Chinese-American mathematician |
| Miya Ohki | Japanese illustrator |
Characters Named Miya
| Miya Yamashiro | Character in the anime "Fate/stay night" |
| Miya I. Hill | Character in the novel "Sweet Little Lies" by Caz Frear |
| Miya Edolas | Character in the manga series "Fairy Tail" |
| Miya Atsumu | Character in the manga series "Haikyuu!!" |
| Miya Osamu | Character in the manga series "Haikyuu!!" |
| Miya Chinen | Character in the anime "Kodocha" |
| Miya Rurika | Character in the visual novel "Happiness!" |
| Miya Tachibana | Character in the anime "Amagami SS" |
| Miya I. | Character in the visual novel "Amnesia" |
| Miya Suou | Character in the visual novel "Tokyo Babel" |
| Miya Himemiya | Character in the anime "Aikatsu Friends!" |
| Miya Higashikata | Character in the manga series "JoJolion" |
| Miya Tanaka | Character in the manga series "Aoharu x Machinegun" |
| Miya Asama | Character in the manga series "Saki" |
| Miya Amane | Character in the visual novel "I/O" |
| Miya Kureha | Character in the anime "Flip Flappers" |
| Miya Miyao | Character in the visual novel "Amairo Islenauts" |
| Miya Satsuki | Character in the manga series "Kaguya-sama - Love is War" |
| Miya | Character in the anime "Glasslip" |
| Miya Riku | Character in the light novel series "In Another World with My Smartphone" |