Beautiful temple or shrine; shrine of the night
Miyana is a Japanese name typically formed from the kanji 'mi' (beautiful) and 'ya' (temple or shrine). Depending on the kanji used, it can also be interpreted as 'shrine of the night' or 'shrine of the arrow'. It is a rare choice in the United States, offering a melodic and international appeal.
Less common today
Miyana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,919 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
