Callum vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callum

Boy #159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Latin via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#159
Total SSA Count
2,258
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Cally

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Callum Rank #159
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #159 for Callum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Callum ___

  • Callum James
  • Callum Alexander
  • Callum John
  • Callum William
  • Callum Robert
  • Callum Andrew

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 Callum

Finn Rowan Isla Aoife Niamh

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callum or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Callum at #159 in the United States.

What do Callum and Mia mean?

Callum means "dove" (Latin via Scottish Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Callum and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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