Mia
Italian girl's name meaning “mine; beloved”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Italian
- Meaning
- mine; beloved
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #6
- Born in 2023
- 11,395
Meaning & origin
Mia is used as a short form of Maria and Amelia, and in Italian and Spanish it independently means 'mine'. Its rise was helped by actress Mia Farrow.
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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Mia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Mia mean?
Mia is a Italian name meaning "mine; beloved". Mia is used as a short form of Maria and Amelia, and 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 Italian origin. Mia is used as a short form of Maria and Amelia, and 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.