Mya

Mya Meaning & Origin

About Mya
The surname Mya is of Burmese origin and is derived from the Burmese word "mya," which means "emerald" or "jade." It is a common surname in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and is often associated with individuals of Burmese descent. The name may also have variations in spelling, such as Maung Mya or Myaing, but they all share the same meaning related to the precious gemstone.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mya: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mya is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/mya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mya in Braille

Here's how to represent Mya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mya in braille

How to sign the name Mya using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mya in sign language

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