Mykhia
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word "mykes" meaning "champion".
Name Census estimates that about 81 living Americans carry the first name Mykhia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mykhia today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mykhia births was 2003 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mykhia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mykhia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
81
~ 1 in 4,231,535 Americans
Peak year
2003
20 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,103
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Mykhia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mykhia from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 74 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
Mykhia 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 Mykhia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mykhia
The given name Mykhia has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. The name is derived from the Greek word "mykhios," which means "innermost" or "secret." It is believed to have been a name given to children born during times of secrecy or upheaval.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mykhia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his work "The Histories." This text, written in the 5th century BCE, suggests that the name was in use during the classical period of ancient Greece.
In the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Mykhia appeared in several historical records and documents. One notable individual was Mykhia of Thessalonica, a nun and abbess who lived in the 9th century CE and was known for her piety and devotion to the Orthodox Christian faith.
During the Renaissance period in Europe, the name Mykhia gained some popularity among artistic and intellectual circles. One notable bearer of the name was Mykhia Veneziano, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the 15th century CE and was renowned for her intricate and detailed works of art.
In the 17th century, Mykhia Mikhailovna was a Russian noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina. She is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time, and her name reflects the influence of Greek culture on Russian naming traditions.
Another notable figure with the name Mykhia was Mykhia Andreyevna, a Russian writer and poet who lived in the 19th century. She was known for her poignant and evocative works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
While the name Mykhia has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the enduring influence of Greek language and traditions on naming practices across the globe.
People
Mykhia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mykhia 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
Mykhia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mykhia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 81 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mykhia 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 4,231,535 US residents.
Is Mykhia a common name?
We classify Mykhia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 82 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mykhia most popular?
The single biggest year for Mykhia was 2003, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mykhia is about 20 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 Mykhia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mykhia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mykhia 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 Mykhia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mykhia 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 Mykhia 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 share the name Mykhia?
Find out how many people share the name Mykhia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.