Myasia
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of Maya and Asia.
Name Census estimates that about 1,663 living Americans carry the first name Myasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Myasia today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myasia births was 2008 (96 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myasia. 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
1.7K
~ 1 in 206,106 Americans
Peak year
2008
96 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,302
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Myasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myasia from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 758 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
Myasia 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 Myasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Myasias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Myasia, while Illinois, Alabama, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 60 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Myasia
The name Myasia is a relatively modern invention with no clear historical etymology or cultural origin. It appears to be a creative amalgamation of sounds and does not derive from any known language or ancient word.
There are no records of this name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents from earlier eras. The earliest known examples of the name Myasia seem to emerge in the late 20th century, likely as a unique name choice inspired by the growing trend of creating new, unconventional names.
While the name itself may be relatively new, there have been a handful of notable individuals throughout history who have borne this first name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Myasia Hawkins, an American singer and songwriter born in 1982, known for her work in the R&B and neo-soul genres.
Another notable figure is Myasia Dowdell, an American professional basketball player born in 1991, who has played for various teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) since 2014.
In the realm of academia, there is Myasia Curry, an American scholar and professor of African American studies born in 1975, who has authored several books on race, gender, and popular culture.
Myasia Byrd, born in 1987, is an American entrepreneur and business executive, known for her work in the technology industry and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Lastly, Myasia Williams, born in 1998, is a young American activist and public speaker who has gained recognition for her work in promoting social justice and racial equality, particularly among youth communities.
While the name Myasia may be relatively new, these individuals have helped to establish its presence and contribute to its growing recognition across various fields and disciplines.
People
Myasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myasia 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
Myasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,663 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myasia 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 206,106 US residents.
Is Myasia a common name?
We classify Myasia as "Rare". It ranks above 92.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,689 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Myasia was 2008, when 96 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myasia is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Myasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myasia 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.