Moiya
A girl's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 5 babies have been named Moiya in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Moiya is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Moiya is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, a rare modern name with a soft, three-syllable flow. Its pleasant sound and unusual spelling give it a genuinely distinctive character.
EtymologyShow more
Moiya first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2001. A twenty-first-century entry, Moiya belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Moiya may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Moiya has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | #17099 | — |
The Story of Moiya
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Moiya is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Moiya are most likely born between 2001 and 2001.
How rare is Moiya?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Moiya is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2000s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2001–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | #17099 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2001