Amaya vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaya

Girl #169 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night rain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Basque Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#169
Total SSA Count
1,809
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Ama, Maya

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amaya Rank #169
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #169 for Amaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaya ___

  • Amaya Rose
  • Amaya Grace
  • Amaya Pearl
  • Amaya Jade
  • Amaya Lucia
  • Amaya Simone

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 Amaya

Kai Milo Lena Noa Zara

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaya at #169 in the United States.

What do Amaya and Mia mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Amaya and Mia boy or girl names?

Amaya is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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