Mia
Mia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːə/
Meaning and origin of Mia
- A female given name from German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish.
Etymology
A German, Dutch and North Germanic diminutive of Maria.
How popular is Mia?
Since 1880, 310,219 girls and 391 boys in the U.S. have been named Mia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #3556 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #6 for girls, with 11,087 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mia
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Sibling name ideas for Mia
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Mia FAQ
What does the name Mia mean?
A female given name from German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish. A German, Dutch and North Germanic diminutive of Maria.
What is the origin of the name Mia?
Mia is listed as a name of German origin.
How popular is the name Mia?
Since 1880, 310,219 girls and 391 boys in the U.S. have been named Mia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #3556 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #6 for girls, with 11,087 babies given the name.
Is Mia a boy or girl name?
Mia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 310,219 girls and 391 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.