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Mia

/MEE-ə/

Mia is a girl name of Scandinavian origin, meaning Mine; also a short form of Maria.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginScandinavian
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#8

What does Mia mean?

Mine; also a short form of Maria

Mia arose as a Scandinavian and Germanic short form of Maria. It coincides with the Italian and Spanish word mia, "mine", and with a Japanese name written with characters that can mean "beautiful" - a convergence that has helped it travel unusually well.

The story behind the name

Mia was a Scandinavian pet name for most of its life. The actor Mia Farrow, born María de Lourdes, brought the short form to Anglophone attention in the 1960s.

Its real ascent came after 2000, when short two-syllable girls' names became the dominant fashion across Europe and the Americas at once. Mia has since ranked in the top twenty in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and Spain simultaneously, which very few names manage.

Notable people named Mia

  • Mia Farrow, actor
  • Mia Hamm, footballer
  • Mia Wasikowska, actor

How popular is Mia?

Popularity in the United States

Mia has been given to 253,293 babies in the United States since 1933, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 148 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Mia per year in the United States, 1933–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Mia has been given to 1,401 babies in France since 2010, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Mia per year in France, 2010–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 10,949 people called Mia living in Spain, with an average age of 4.9.

253,293 Babies named since 1933
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

Variants and related names

Other spellings: Miah, Mya, Maja

Related names: Maria, Maya, Amelia, Emilia

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Frequently asked questions about Mia

What does the name Mia mean?

Mia means Mine; also a short form of Maria. It is of Scandinavian origin.

Is Mia a boy's or a girl's name?

Mia is most often given to girls.

How do you pronounce Mia?

Mia is pronounced MEE-ə.

How popular is the name Mia?

Mia has been given to 253,293 babies in the United States since 1933, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

What are other spellings of Mia?

Common variants include Miah, Mya, Maja.