Big water or sweet water
Derived from the name of the Mayaimi tribe who lived around Lake Okeechobee. The tribal name is often interpreted as meaning 'big water' or 'sweet water' in their indigenous language. As a given name, it functions as a modern place-name choice associated with the vibrant Florida city.
Less common today
Miami isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,996 in 2021.
A character in the Australian series 'The Sleepover Club' · The Sleepover Club
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
