Aoife vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aoife

Girl #2,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, agreeable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,238
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aoifs, Eefa

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

Aoife Rank #2,238
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2238 for Aoife.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aoife ___

  • Aoife Niamh
  • Aoife Rose
  • Aoife Claire
  • Aoife Grace
  • Aoife Brigid
  • Aoife Maeve

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 Aoife

Ciarán Saoirse Fionn Niamh Oisín

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aoife or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aoife at #2238 in the United States.

What do Aoife and Mia mean?

Aoife means "pleasant, agreeable" (Old Irish origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Aoife and Mia boy or girl names?

Aoife is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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