Artemis vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1024 for Artemis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

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 Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Artemis at #1024 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Mia mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Artemis and Mia boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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