Daphne vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daphne

Girl #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,564
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Daph, Daffie

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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

Daphne Rank #191
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #191 for Daphne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daphne ___

  • Daphne Rose
  • Daphne Elizabeth
  • Daphne Jane
  • Daphne Louise
  • Daphne Marie
  • Daphne Claire

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 Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Mia mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Daphne and Mia boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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