Myana
Of Greek origin, a feminine name meaning "moon".
Name Census estimates that about 540 living Americans carry the first name Myana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Myana today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myana births was 2005 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myana. 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
540
~ 1 in 634,730 Americans
Peak year
2005
36 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,676
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Myana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 248 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myana 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 Myana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Myanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Myana
The name Myana has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to around the 5th century BCE, when it was derived from the Sanskrit word "myna," meaning "a kind of starling or mynah bird." This bird, known for its distinctive call and glossy black feathers, was revered in Hindu mythology as a symbol of beauty, grace, and eloquence.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, the name Myana is sometimes mentioned in connection with celestial nymphs or apsaras, who were renowned for their enchanting beauty and melodious voices. This association further solidified the name's connotations of elegance and melodiousness.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Myana was a famed Sanskrit poet and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. Her collection of poems, known as the "Myana-kavya," was widely celebrated for its lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
During the medieval period, the name Myana gained popularity among the ruling dynasties of India. One notable figure was Myana Devi, a 12th-century queen of the Chauhan dynasty, who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her unwavering courage in battle.
In the realm of music, Myana Bishnupad was a celebrated 16th-century Indian classical vocalist and composer. She is credited with popularizing the Dhrupad style of singing and contributing significantly to the rich tapestry of Indian classical music.
Another prominent figure was Myana Gomatam, a 17th-century Sanskrit grammarian and linguist, whose works on Sanskrit grammar and philology were highly influential in preserving and disseminating the ancient language.
In the 19th century, Myana Bai was a renowned Indian courtesan and poet who gained fame for her exquisite poetry and her contributions to the Urdu literary tradition.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Myana, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and furthering the name's association with grace, elegance, and artistic expression.
People
Myana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myana 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
Myana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 540 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myana 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 634,730 US residents.
Is Myana a common name?
We classify Myana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 547 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myana most popular?
The single biggest year for Myana was 2005, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myana is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Myana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myana 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.