Miha is of Slavic origin, meaning "gift from God". It is a popular male given name in Slovenia and other Slavic countries, where it ranks among the top 100 names for boys. Miha is often abbreviated as Miga by friends and family. The name's popularity may be attributed to Saint Methodius, an 8th-century Byzantine missionary who brought Christianity to Moravia and Pannonia. Despite its Slavic roots, Miha has gained international recognition in recent years, thanks in part to famous bearers such as Mihaela Voiculescu, a Romanian gymnast, and Miha Malek, a Slovenian footballer. The name's pronunciation is /ˈmiːhɑː/, with the stress on the first syllable, sounding similar to "MEE-hah". There are no widely recognized nicknames or variant spellings of Miha, though it may sometimes be written as Mija in other Slavic languages like Serbian and Croatian. As for its popularity, while not among the most common names globally, Miha holds cultural significance in Slovenia and other Slavic countries, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual yet meaningful name for their sons.
"The name Miha saw a steady decline in popularity from 2005 to 2009, with a brief resurgence in 2012, and has since maintained a consistent frequency of five births per year."