Total births
38
Girls' name · since 1977
Myshia
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 38 babies named Myshia, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Myshia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 38 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Myshia recorded 38 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2001.
- 38 total births
- 1977–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 girls have been named Myshia since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 38
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Myshia was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
10 babies were named Myshia in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Myshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Myshia's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Myshia at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Myshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2001
- Peak year (1977)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Myshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Myshia's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Myshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 18 births (47% of all-time use).
Myshia by state
Where Myshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 13.2% |
California share of Myshia's total US births 13.2%
5 of 38 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Myshia? ▼
Myshia has been given to 38 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 10 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Myshia most popular? ▼
Myshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Myshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Myshia are California (5 births).
How long has the name Myshia been used? ▼
Records for Myshia go back to 1977, giving 25 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Myshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mysti, Mysha, Mystique, Mystic, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Myshia's data
- Myshia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 2000s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Myshias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Myshia
Nearby Names Like Myshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Myshia
Mysti Girl
711 births
Mysha Girl
#5207 581 births
Mystique Girl
456 births
Mystic Girl
#13868 390 births
Mystery Girl
257 births
Compare Myshia side by side: Myshia vs Mysti Myshia vs Mysha Myshia vs Mystique
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Myshia: Baby Name Since 1977 - 38 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/myshia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Myshia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.