Miia
A feminine name of Finnish origin meaning "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 228 living Americans carry the first name Miia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Miia today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miia births was 2010 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Miia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
228
~ 1 in 1,503,309 Americans
Peak year
2010
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,775
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Miia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Miia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 126 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Miia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Miia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Miias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Miia
The name Miia originates from the Finnish language, where it is considered a diminutive form of the name Maria. In Finland, Miia gained popularity in the late 20th century as a standalone given name, distinct from its origins as a nickname.
While the name Maria has deep Christian roots, tracing back to the New Testament and the mother of Jesus, Miia itself does not have any direct religious or historical associations. It is a modern Finnish name that emerged as a shortened form of Maria, likely inspired by the trend of creating diminutive names in the latter half of the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Miia was Miia Hautala, a Finnish actress born in 1966. She appeared in several Finnish films and television series, showcasing the use of the name in popular culture.
Another notable bearer of the name is Miia Metrick, a Finnish singer-songwriter born in 1973. She has released several successful albums and is known for her contributions to the Finnish music scene.
In the world of sports, Miia Kivipelto, a Finnish ice hockey player born in 1981, has represented Finland in numerous international competitions, including the Winter Olympics and the IIHF World Women's Championships.
Miia Mustonen, born in 1985, is a Finnish model and Miss Finland 2009 winner. Her participation in the Miss Universe pageant brought international attention to the name Miia.
Lastly, Miia Kivinen, born in 1987, is a Finnish actress who has appeared in several popular television series and films, further solidifying the name's presence in the entertainment industry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Miia throughout history, showcasing its roots in Finnish culture and its growing popularity in various fields.
People
Miia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Miia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 228 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,503,309 US residents.
Is Miia a common name?
We classify Miia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 230 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miia most popular?
The single biggest year for Miia was 2010, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miia is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Miia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Miia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Miia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Miia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Miia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Miia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.