Mia
Girl name · Italian · pronounced MEE-uh
Verified name
What does Mia mean?
Mine or beloved
Origin and language
Italian, Scandinavian
Language family: English|Italian|Spanish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 6 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 21 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mimi
Variant: Miya, Mea
Related: Maria, Amalia
Using Mia across cultures
Short, universally pronounced name.
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