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Mia Girl

Popularity: #5 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEE-uh / miːə

Italian; Latin; Hebrew

Meaning

Italian: 'mine'; Latin: 'beloved'; Hebrew: 'sea'

Historical & Cultural Background

Mia is a name that has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among English-speaking countries. It is often used as a diminutive of names like Maria or Amelia. The name has been embraced in modern times, becoming a favored choice for girls in many parts of the world.

Trend Summary

Mia has consistently ranked among the top names for girls in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Miah
  • Miaa

International Variants

  • Mía (Spanish)
  • Mia (Dutch)
  • Mia (Swedish)

Famous people named Mia

Mia Farrow is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Rosemary's Baby'.

Mia Hamm is a retired American soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest female soccer players of all time.

Mia Wasikowska is an Australian actress known for her performances in films like 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Mia Kirshner is a Canadian actress and writer, recognized for her roles in television series such as 'The L Word'.

Fictional characters named Mia

Mia Thermopolis is the main character in the 'Princess Diaries' series, known for her journey from an ordinary teenager to a princess.

Mia Wong is a character in the video game series 'Life is Strange', known for her complex relationships and emotional depth.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mia was first seen in the United States in 1933. Mia has ranked as high as #12 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 1,986
17%
TX 1,689
14%
FL 1,058
9%
NY 836
7%
IL 477
4%
NJ 468
4%
PA 348
3%
NC 339
3%
GA 324
3%
AZ 268
2%
VA 256
2%
OH 250
2%
MA 246
2%
WA 232
2%
CO 223
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19336
19405
19427
19438
19449
19458
194613
194714
194818
194923
195020
195128
195230
195331
195446
195542
195639
195740
195833
195951
196052
196148
196285
1963104
1964298
19651,053
1966721
1967738
1968681
1969460
1970488
1971480
1972415
1973350
1974390
1975366
1976354
1977443
1978523
1979603
1980682
1981719
1982547
1983470
1984452
1985500
1986491
1987544
1988620
1989660
1990782
1991780
1992822
1993794
1994861
19951,101
19961,690
19972,494
19982,567
19992,737
20003,451
20013,918
20026,259
20037,083
20047,399
200510,845
200612,027
200710,921
200810,173
200911,437
201010,649
201111,542
201212,037
201313,166
201413,533
201514,939
201614,462
201713,519
201812,738
201912,503
202011,264
202111,167
202211,068
202311,395
202412,113