Damien vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damien

Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#345
Total SSA Count
999
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami, Dame

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Damien Rank #345
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #345 for Damien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damien ___

  • Damien Scott
  • Damien James
  • Damien Alexandre
  • Damien Luc
  • Damien Reid
  • Damien Cole

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 Damien

Sebastian Adrian Vivienne Celeste Julian

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damien or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Damien and Mia mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Damien and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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