Mia: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A tiny name with infinite tenderness, meaning mine or beloved in Scandinavian tradition.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #6
- Peak
- #5 in 2021
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Mia Means
Mia is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. A tiny name with infinite tenderness, meaning mine or beloved in Scandinavian tradition.
How Popular Mia Is
Mia currently ranks #6 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 2021. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Mia
- Mia Farrow helped popularize the name in the 1960s and 70s.
- The Princess Diaries character Mia Thermopolis made it feel modern and fun.
- Also a common name in Italy, Germany, and across Latin America.
Names Like Mia
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Mia
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Mia.
Questions About Mia
What does Mia mean?
Mia is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. A tiny name with infinite tenderness, meaning mine or beloved in Scandinavian tradition.
How popular is Mia?
Mia currently ranks #6 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 2021. It has held steady.
Where does Mia come from?
Mia comes from Scandinavian roots. Mia Farrow helped popularize the name in the 1960s and 70s.
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