Mathangi " Maya " Arulpragasam MBE (born 18 July 1975), known by her stage name M.I.A. (an initialism for both "Missing in Action" and "Missing in Acton "), is a British rapper and singer. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, electronic, hip hop and world music with electric instruments and samples.
Missing in action ( MIA) is a casualty classification assigned to combatants, military chaplains, combat medics, and prisoners of war who are reported missing during wartime or ceasefire. They may have been killed, wounded, captured, executed, or deserted. If deceased, neither their remains nor grave have been positively identified.
According to Social Security Administration data, Mia has been consistently popular, remaining in the top ten since 2009, and top 50 since 2002. However, it is the 28th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com. According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years, Mia was at its peak popularity in July 2018.
Mathangi " Maya " Arulpragasam MBE (born 18 July 1975), known by her stage name M.I.A. (an initialism for both "Missing in Action" and "Missing in Acton "), is a British rapper and singer. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, electronic, hip hop and world music with electric instruments and samples.