Mianna
Elaborate feminine name derived from Middle English words, roughly meaning "my child" or "my dear one".
Name Census estimates that about 563 living Americans carry the first name Mianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mianna today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mianna births was 2005 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mianna. 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.
People living today
563
~ 1 in 608,800 Americans
Peak year
2005
30 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,067
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Mianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mianna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 211 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mianna 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 Mianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Miannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Mianna, while Pennsylvania, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mianna
The name Mianna is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prominent in ancient India and surrounding regions. It is a combination of the Sanskrit words "mi" and "anna," which together mean "she who is as sweet as honey." The name likely emerged sometime during the classical period of Indian history, between the 3rd century BCE and the 8th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mianna can be found in the Hindu religious text known as the Mahabharata, an epic narrative dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Mianna is described as a beautiful and virtuous princess, revered for her kindness and grace.
During the medieval period, the name gained popularity across various parts of South Asia, particularly in regions where Sanskrit influence was strong. It is believed that several notable historical figures bore this name, though records from this era are often incomplete or inconsistent.
One such figure was Mianna Devi, a renowned poetess and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE in what is now the state of Bihar, India. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality, are still studied and admired today.
Another notable Mianna was Mianna Begum, a powerful and influential woman who served as a prominent advisor to the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. She was known for her political acumen and played a crucial role in shaping the policies and strategies of the Mughal Empire during her time.
In more recent history, the name Mianna has been associated with several accomplished individuals across various fields. Mianna Bhaduri, born in 1926, was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve traditional dance forms.
Mianna Kapoor, a contemporary Indian actress born in 1985, has gained recognition for her performances in both mainstream Bollywood films and independent cinema.
While the name Mianna has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended its cultural origins and is now found in various parts of the world, though its usage remains relatively uncommon. Its meaning and historical significance, however, continue to captivate and inspire those who bear this name or appreciate its rich cultural heritage.
People
Mianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mianna 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
Mianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 563 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mianna 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 608,800 US residents.
Is Mianna a common name?
We classify Mianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 570 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Mianna was 2005, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mianna is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mianna 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.
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.