Miami
Native American · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Miami
The name Miami is derived from the Mayaimi, a Native American people of Florida, with the word likely meaning "big water" or "sweet water" in their Timucuan-related language.
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Etymology
The name Miami is derived from the Mayaimi, a Native American people of Florida, with the word likely meaning "big water" or "sweet water" in their Timucuan-related language. The name is primarily used in English-speaking contexts, particularly in the United States, where it gained prominence as the name of Miami, Florida, founded in the late 19th century and developed as a major city in the 20th century.
Miami currently ranks #8,691 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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