Miyani
Feminine name of Indian origin meaning "little jasmine."
Name Census estimates that about 191 living Americans carry the first name Miyani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Miyani today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miyani births was 2023 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miyani. 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
191
~ 1 in 1,794,525 Americans
Peak year
2023
29 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,717
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Miyani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Miyani from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 97 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miyani 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 Miyani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Miyanis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Miyani
The name Miyani is of Indian origin and is believed to have roots in Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages known to humanity. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to celestial beings or deities associated with the moon and its mystical qualities.
In the ancient Sanskrit language, the word "Miyani" is thought to be derived from the root "Mi," which means "to bind or unite," and "Yani," which translates to "moon" or "lunar." Thus, the name Miyani could be interpreted as "one who is bound to the moon" or "one who embodies the qualities of the moon."
The earliest recorded use of the name Miyani can be found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to the second millennium BCE. In these texts, Miyani is often invoked as a goddess of lunar energy, associated with fertility, creativity, and the ebb and flow of life's cycles.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Miyani. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Miyani Apsara, a celestial dancer and muse who is said to have graced the courts of ancient Indian kings and inspired countless works of art and literature (c. 500 BCE).
In the 12th century CE, Miyani Devi was a revered Hindu mystic and poet whose devotional verses continue to be recited and celebrated in parts of India to this day (c. 1150 CE - 1230 CE).
During the Mughal era, Miyani Begum was a renowned court dancer and entertainer who captivated the hearts of emperors and nobles with her grace and artistry (c. 1560 CE - 1620 CE).
In more recent times, Miyani Irani was a pioneering Parsi actress and dancer who helped to popularize Indian classical dance forms on the global stage in the early 20th century (1890 CE - 1968 CE).
Lastly, Miyani Krishnan was a celebrated Indian classical musician and vocalist who was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the performing arts (1928 CE - 2014 CE).
While the name Miyani may have ancient roots, its timeless beauty and connection to the celestial realms have ensured its continued relevance and appeal across generations and cultures.
People
Miyani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miyani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Miyani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miyani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 191 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miyani 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 1,794,525 US residents.
Is Miyani a common name?
We classify Miyani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miyani most popular?
The single biggest year for Miyani was 2023, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miyani is about 9 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 Miyani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Miyani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miyani 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 Miyani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Miyani 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 Miyani 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 common is the name Miyani?
See how many people have the name Miyani on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.