Dan vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

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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

Dan Rank #1,931
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

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 Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Mia mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Dan and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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