Mia
Latin girl's name meaning “short form of Maria; 'mine' in Italian”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- short form of Maria; 'mine' in Italian
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #6
- Born in 2023
- 11,395
- Peak year
- 2024 (#5)
Meaning & origin
Mia arose as a short form of Maria (and Amelia); in Italian and Spanish it independently means 'mine'. Its rise was helped by actress Mia Farrow.
Is Mia a Latin name?
Yes — Mia is a Latin name meaning "short form of Maria; 'mine' in Italian". Mia arose as a short form of Maria (and Amelia); in Italian and Spanish it independently means 'mine'. Its rise was helped by actress Mia Farrow. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Mia ranked #6 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 11,395 US girls were given the name Mia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #5 in 2024
“Unranked” means Mia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Mia
Mia is spelled M-I-A — 3 letters and 1 syllable.
Mia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Mia mean?
Mia is a Latin name meaning "short form of Maria; 'mine' in Italian". Mia arose as a short form of Maria (and Amelia); in Italian and Spanish it independently means 'mine'. Its rise was helped by actress Mia Farrow.
Where does the name Mia come from?
Mia is of Latin origin. Mia arose as a short form of Maria (and Amelia); in Italian and Spanish it independently means 'mine'. Its rise was helped by actress Mia Farrow.
Is Mia a boy or a girl name?
Mia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Mia?
In 2023, 11,395 US girls were given the name Mia.
Is Mia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Mia ranked #6 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Mia?
Mia is spelled M-I-A — 3 letters.
How common is the name Mia?
In 2023, 11,395 US girls were given the name Mia. In the latest US data, Mia ranked #6 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Mia a Latin name?
Yes — Mia is a Latin name meaning "short form of Maria; 'mine' in Italian". Mia arose as a short form of Maria (and Amelia); in Italian and Spanish it independently means 'mine'. Its rise was helped by actress Mia Farrow. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Mia mean in Latin?
In Latin, Mia means "short form of Maria; 'mine' in Italian". Mia arose as a short form of Maria (and Amelia); in Italian and Spanish it independently means 'mine'. Its rise was helped by actress Mia Farrow.
Is Mia a Roman name?
Mia is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "short form of Maria; 'mine' in Italian".