Cassia vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassia

Girl #2,232 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cinnamon tree, spice plant"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,232
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cassie, Cass

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

Cassia Rank #2,232
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2232 for Cassia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassia ___

  • Cassia Jane
  • Cassia Rose
  • Cassia Wren
  • Cassia Lou
  • Cassia Elise
  • Cassia May

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 Cassia

Silas Thea Jasper Lyra Felix

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cassia at #2232 in the United States.

What do Cassia and Mia mean?

Cassia means "cinnamon tree, spice plant" (Latin/Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Cassia and Mia boy or girl names?

Cassia is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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