Miami Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Miami means 'sweet water' or 'big water' in Native American.
Meaning of the Name Miami
Miami is a Native American name meaning 'sweet water' or 'big water'. It originates from the Calusa tribe who inhabited the area that is now Miami, Florida. The name refers to the abundant freshwater sources found in the region. Miami is also the name of a city in the United States known for its vibrant culture and beautiful beaches.
Popularity of the Name Miami
The popularity for the name Miami peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 20 births, which ranked number 10,714 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Miami had the most female births in 2021 with 20, which ranked number 5,945 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 6, which ranked number 10,808 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Miami has increased sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 23 births, an increase of 27.78%. Among females, Miami has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 17 births, a decline of -5.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Miami
- 10 Year Trend of Miami: 27.78%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Miami: -5.56%
Popularity of Miami by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Miami. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Miami in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Miami is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Miami
- Total Births of Miami: 24 (2.48%)
- Female Births of Miami: 17 (-0.57%)
Given the upward trend of Miami over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.48% increase in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Miami have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.57%.