Penelope vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Penelope Rank #28

Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28 for Penelope.

Is Penelope or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Penelope at #28 in the United States.

What do Penelope and Mia mean?

Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Penelope and Mia boy or girl names?

Penelope is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.