Girl Name · Scandinavian Origin
Mia
Considering Mia? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Mine, beloved", rooted in Scandinavian naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Maia.
Mia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Mine, beloved
Origin: Scandinavian naming roots help connect Mia to related Scandinavian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mia as M·I·A, with 3 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Mia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Miaa, Miae, Miay, Mi.
- Nicknames: Mia works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Mia with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Mia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maia, Miya, Mae, May, Mai — full picks on the sibling names for Mia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mia? Browse our names like Mia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Mia
What does the name Mia mean?
Mia means "Mine, beloved" and is of Scandinavian origin.
What is the origin of Mia?
Mia originates in Scandinavian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Mia?
Mia has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mia a boy's or girl's name?
Mia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Mia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Mia?
Names that share Mia's sound and style include Maia, Miya, Mae, May, Mai.
What middle names pair well with Mia?
Good middle-name fits for Mia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mia share its rhythm without rhyming — Maia, Miya, Mae all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.