Mia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Mine; beloved; wished-for child
Origin: Scandinavian and Italian short form of Maria, from Hebrew Miriam
Popularity: Ranked #6 in 2025 with 11,078 babies born.
History: Mia began as a Scandinavian pet form of Maria but took on a life of its own in the 20th century. It gained early celebrity visibility with actress Mia Farrow in the 1960s. Short, sweet, and cross-cultural, Mia requires no nickname and suits any surname. It entered the U.S. top 10 in 2009 and has stayed there ever since. Today it ranks highly across Europe, Latin America, and Australia, making it one of the most globally beloved short names for girls.
Famous people named Mia: Mia Hamm (soccer player), Mia Farrow (actress), Mia Wallace (Pulp Fiction character), Mia Thermopolis (Princess Diaries)
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Mia? About 1 in 300 babies born in 2025 were named Mia, or roughly 30.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mia
What does the name Mia mean?
Mia means “Mine; beloved; wished-for child” from Scandinavian and Italian short form of Maria, from Hebrew Miriam roots.
What is the origin of the name Mia?
Mia has Scandinavian and Italian short form of Maria, from Hebrew Miriam origin. The traditional meaning is “Mine; beloved; wished-for child”.
How popular is Mia?
Mia ranked #6 in 2025 — given to 11,078 babies that year.
When was Mia most popular?
Mia peaked in 2015 with 14,939 babies registered that year.
Is Mia a boy or girl name?
Mia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Mias in registered births are female.
How long has Mia been recorded?
Mia appears in birth records across 86 years — from 1933 through 2025.