Agnes vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

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 Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Mia mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Agnes and Mia boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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