gender neutral
Mia
mine, beloved
About Mia
Short, sweet, and universally beloved, this three-letter powerhouse packs remarkable punch. Mia has conquered hearts worldwide, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries with effortless grace. The name's simplicity is its greatest strength, offering clarity and beauty in equal measure. Despite its brevity, Mia carries surprising weight and sophistication, never feeling incomplete or diminutive. Its popularity speaks to its broad appeal, yet it maintains individual charm on each bearer. The single syllable makes it decisive and clear, memorable without trying too hard. Mia pairs exceptionally well with longer middle and last names, providing elegant balance. This name choice reflects confidence in minimalism, understanding that sometimes less truly is more. Its international recognition ensures correct pronunciation wherever life may lead.
Popularity of the Name Mia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | #572 | ||||
| 1965 | #267 | ||||
| 1966 | #328 | ||||
| 1967 | #321 | ||||
| 1968 | #335 | ||||
| 1969 | #448 | ||||
| 1970 | #450 | ||||
| 1971 | #435 | #537 | |||
| 1972 | #451 | ||||
| 1973 | #499 | ||||
| 1974 | #464 | ||||
| 1975 | #494 | ||||
| 1976 | #504 | ||||
| 1977 | #450 | ||||
| 1978 | #395 | ||||
| 1979 | #375 | ||||
| 1980 | #347 | ||||
| 1981 | #331 | ||||
| 1982 | #415 | ||||
| 1983 | #441 | ||||
| 1984 | #463 | #397 | |||
| 1985 | #438 | ||||
| 1986 | #438 | ||||
| 1987 | #410 | #551 | |||
| 1988 | #387 | #557 | |||
| 1989 | #382 | ||||
| 1990 | #341 | ||||
| 1991 | #338 | #645 | |||
| 1992 | #328 | #502 | #619 | ||
| 1993 | #330 | #563 | |||
| 1994 | #316 | #485 | #491 | ||
| 1995 | #255 | #495 | #424 | ||
| 1996 | #180 | #229 | #383 | #338 | |
| 1997 | #128 | #95 | #197 | #300 | #241 |
| 1998 | #130 | #81 | #127 | #247 | #239 |
| 1999 | #120 | #58 | #112 | #163 | #225 |
| 2000 | #93 | #46 | #120 | #104 | #173 |
| 2001 | #76 | #26 | #65 | #73 | #112 |
| 2002 | #43 | #21 | #40 | #47 | #70 |
| 2003 | #36 | #16 | #29 | #44 | #47 |
| 2004 | #30 | #16 | #24 | #39 | #49 |
| 2005 | #17 | #20 | #30 | #33 | #28 |
| 2006 | #13 | #15 | #26 | #25 | #26 |
| 2007 | #15 | #14 | #20 | #24 | #25 |
| 2008 | #14 | #12 | #19 | #23 | #20 |
| 2009 | #10 | #13 | #25 | #14 | #15 |
| 2010 | #10 | #13 | #16 | #20 | #14 |
| 2011 | #9 | #11 | #18 | #12 | #15 |
| 2012 | #8 | #9 | #14 | #6 | #12 |
| 2013 | #6 | #10 | #13 | #11 | #8 |
| 2014 | #6 | #13 | #14 | #8 | #8 |
| 2015 | #6 | #9 | #8 | #10 | #8 |
| 2016 | #6 | #13 | #8 | #8 | #7 |
| 2017 | #6 | #7 | #7 | #8 | #8 |
| 2018 | #7 | #8 | #11 | #9 | #8 |
| 2019 | #8 | #7 | #16 | #10 | #8 |
| 2020 | #8 | #5 | #11 | #10 | #8 |
| 2021 | #8 | #8 | #11 | #7 | #8 |
| 2022 | #8 | #8 | #12 | #8 | #7 |
| 2023 | #6 | #15 | #13 | #8 | #6 |
| 2024 | #5 | #15 | #9 | #10 | #7 |
| 2025 | #6 | #24 | #10 | #12 | #8 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mia
Names Similar to Mia
Nicknames for Mia
- Mi
- Mimi
Famous People Named Mia
| Mia Hamm | American soccer player |
| Mia Farrow | American actress and humanitarian |
| Mia Wasikowska | Australian actress |
| Mia Tyler | American model and actress |
| Mia Kirshner | Canadian actress and writer |
| Mia Martini | Italian singer |
| Mia Khalifa | Lebanese-American media personality and former adult actress |
| Mia Love | American politician |
| Mia Couto | Mozambican writer |
| Mia Hansen-Løve | French filmmaker |
| Mia Frye | American dancer and choreographer |
| Mia X | American rapper |
| Mia Doi Todd | American singer-songwriter |
| Mia Boyer | Australian actress |
| Mia Sollis | Czech adult model and actress |
| Mia St. John | American professional boxer |
| Mia Goth | English actress and model |
| Mia Wasilevich | American mycologist and chef |
| Mia Zapata | Spanish swimmer |
Characters Named Mia
| Mia Thermopolis | "The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot |
| Mia Wallace | "Pulp Fiction" by Quentin Tarantino |
| Mia Grey | "Fifty Shades" trilogy by E. L. James |
| Mia Townsend | "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" video game |
| Mia Dearden | DC Comics character, known as Speedy |
| Mia Smoak | "Arrow" TV series |
| Mia Colucci | "Rebelde" TV series |
| Mia Warren | "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng |
| Mia Toretto | "Fast and Furious" film series |
| Mia Jones | "Degrassi: The Next Generation" TV series |
| Mia Bauer | "24" TV series |
| Mia Winters | "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" video game |
| Mia Fey | "Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective" video game |
| Mia | "La La Land" film |
| Mia Rinaldi | "Evernight" series by Claudia Gray |
| Mia Hall | "The Summer I Turned Pretty" trilogy by Jenny Han |