Miya is a female given name of various origins. It can be derived from the Hebrew name "Miyah" meaning "who is like God", or it can also be derived from the Japanese word for beautiful, "miya". In Chinese, Miya is often used as a phonetic transcription into characters for other words that sound similar. It can also mean temple in some dialects. Miya has been used as a given name in many countries and cultures around the world.