Aedan vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,590
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade, A

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aedan Rank #2,590
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aedan ___

  • Aedan James
  • Aedan Patrick
  • Aedan Finn
  • Aedan Connor
  • Aedan Sean
  • Aedan Ronan

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aedan

Cormac Cillian Riordan Niamh Saoirse

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Mia mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Aedan and Mia boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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