An vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

An Rank #4,327
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4327 for An.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

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 An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Mia mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are An and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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