The nameMia
Mia is a short and international girl's name, a pet form of Maria. It has been a top 10 name in the United States since 2009.
- Girl's name
- Scandinavian and German first
Meaning
Mia began as a short form of Maria, the Latin form of Mary. It is also the Italian and Spanish word for "mine", which adds to its charm, though this is a coincidence.
Origin
Scandinavian and German first, as a pet form of Maria. Its exact Hebrew root, through Miryam, is discussed.
History
The actress Mia Farrow made the name known in the 1960s. It spread across Europe and America from the 1990s, topping the charts in Germany for years and entering the American top 10 in 2009.
Mia in other languages
Mia is a short form of Maria in the Nordic countries, Germany and the Netherlands. In Italian and Spanish the word also means "mine". It is now given all over the world.
Did you know?
- Mia Hamm won two Women's World Cups and two Olympic gold medals with the United States.
- Mia Farrow became a star with Rosemary's Baby in 1968.
Famous people named Mia
- Mia Farrow, actress
- Mia Hamm, footballer
- Mia Wasikowska, actress
- Mia Goth, actress
Popularity of the name Mia
Mia in the United States
Mia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 129,222 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Mia. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Mia in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11,415 births a year on average, against 13,648 in the five years before.
Mia in the United Kingdom
Mia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 31,977 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Mia. Half of all babies named Mia in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,929 births a year on average, against 2,765 in the five years before.
Mia in Ireland
Mia in France
Mia in Belgium
Mia in Switzerland
Mia in Austria
Mia in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mia
Names from the same generation as Mia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mia mean?
Mia began as a short form of Maria, the Latin form of Mary. It is also the Italian and Spanish word for "mine", which adds to its charm, though this is a coincidence.
What is the origin of the name Mia?
Scandinavian and German first, as a pet form of Maria. Its exact Hebrew root, through Miryam, is discussed.
Is Mia a girl's or a boy's name?
Mia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mia?
In 2024, Mia was the 5th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 12,113 births.
What are the variants of the name Mia?
Variants and related names of Mia include Maria, Marie, Mary and Mya.
What are good sibling names for Mia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sofia, Olivia, Sophia and Ava for a sister, Lucas, Owen, Elijah and Wyatt for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mia?
Mia Farrow, actress; Mia Hamm, footballer; Mia Wasikowska, actress; Mia Goth, actress.