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Mya

Girl name · 1,356 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mya: 1,356 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 106 births in 2010.

A modern spelling of Maya, Mya draws from several rich origins—most notably the Greek Maia, the nurturing goddess of spring, whose name means "mother" or "nurse," and the Sanskrit māyā, meaning "illusion" or "magic." American R&B singer Mya brought the name into the global spotlight in the late 1990s with hits like "Case of the Ex," while the Roman goddess Maia lends her name to the month of May. Though no major Scottish places bear the name, Maia is also a star in the Pleiades cluster, adding a celestial touch. In Scotland, Mya surged in popularity from the 1990s onward, often chosen as a fresh, streamlined