Mia
MEE-uh /ˈmiː.ə/
Meaning of Mia
Mia has two simultaneous origins. In Italian it is literally the possessive mia ('my' or 'mine'). In Scandinavian usage it is a short form of Maria. The modern English use draws on both — the name only enters US top-100 in the early 2000s.
Current popularity of Mia
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #8 |
| Germany (GfdS) | 2024 | #2 |
Notable bearers of Mia
Mia Farrow (actor); Mia Hamm (footballer); Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31