Mia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MEE-uh · 2 syllables
Mia means “mine; also a short form of Maria”, from Italian.
A German, Dutch and North Germanic diminutive of Maria.
- Meaning
- mine; also a short form of Maria
- Origin
- Italian
- Pronunciation
- MEE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #6
- US babies a year
- about 11,390 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Mia?
Mia was the #6 name in the US in 2025, given to 11,087 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Most popular in Delaware (#1), New Mexico (#1), California (#2), Florida (#2), New Jersey (#2), Nevada (#2), Arizona (#3), New York (#3).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #6 |
| England & Wales | #5 |
| Scotland | #17 |
| Northern Ireland | #23 |
| Ireland | #12 |
| France | #11 |
| Norway | #21 |
| Canada | #7 |
| Australia | #5 |
How old are people named Mia?
Half of US adults named Mia are older than 22; most are between 18 and 55. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Mia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Mia
What does the name Mia mean?
Mia means “mine; also a short form of Maria”. It comes from Italian.
How do you pronounce Mia?
Mia is pronounced MEE-uh.
How popular is the name Mia?
Mia was the #6 name in the US in 2025, given to 11,087 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Mia?
Half of US adults named Mia are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 55.