girl's name
Mija
MEE-hah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 287
Mija is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2003, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mija Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 24 |
How Popular Is Mija?
In 2019, Mija was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Mija Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mija
- Spanish MEE-hah
Sibling Names for Mija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mija
How popular is the name Mija?
In 2019, Mija was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Mija a girl's or a boy's name?
Mija is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mija?
Mija has 2 syllables.
When was Mija most popular?
Mija peaked in 2003, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.