April vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

April

Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#502
Total SSA Count
607
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ape, Appy

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

April Rank #502
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #502 for April.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

April ___

  • April Rose
  • April Lynn
  • April Marie
  • April Dawn
  • April Joy
  • April Grace

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 April

June May Jade Brooke Ryan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is April or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to April at #502 in the United States.

What do April and Mia mean?

April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are April and Mia boy or girl names?

April is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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