Cassidy 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

Popularity Comparison

Cassidy Rank #476
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #476 for Cassidy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

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 Cassidy

Montana Savannah Ryder Colton Dakota

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassidy or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cassidy at #476 in the United States.

What do Cassidy and Mia mean?

Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Cassidy and Mia boy or girl names?

Cassidy is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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