Ashley vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Ashley Rank #124
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #124 for Ashley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashley ___

  • Ashley Grace
  • Ashley Marie
  • Ashley Nicole
  • Ashley Anne
  • Ashley Elizabeth
  • Ashley Lynn

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 Ashley

Brittany Chelsea Tyler Brandon Courtney

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ashley at #124 in the United States.

What do Ashley and Mia mean?

Ashley means "ash tree woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ashley and Mia boy or girl names?

Ashley is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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