Amaia vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaia

Girl #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high place, elevated ground"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
500
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, May, Ama

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amaia Rank #600
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #600 for Amaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaia ___

  • Amaia Rose
  • Amaia Luz
  • Amaia Elena
  • Amaia Sofia
  • Amaia Claire
  • Amaia Ines

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 Amaia

Nerea Ane Kepa Mikel Leire

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaia at #600 in the United States.

What do Amaia and Mia mean?

Amaia means "high place, elevated ground" (Basque origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Amaia and Mia boy or girl names?

Amaia is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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