Beloved or great
Miyah is a modern spelling variant of Maya. It carries multiple etymological roots, including the Sanskrit meaning of 'illusion' or 'magic,' the Greek meaning of 'great,' and the Hebrew association with 'water.'
Less common today
Miyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,185 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Young inspiration for the Washington Wizards basketball team
