Dasha vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dasha

Girl #1,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Persian via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,854
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dash

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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

Dasha Rank #1,854
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1854 for Dasha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dasha ___

  • Dasha Marie
  • Dasha Rose
  • Dasha Elena
  • Dasha Vera
  • Dasha Grace
  • Dasha Irene

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 Dasha

Masha Sasha Nikolai Ivan Natasha

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dasha or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dasha at #1854 in the United States.

What do Dasha and Mia mean?

Dasha means "gift of God" (Persian via Russian origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Dasha and Mia boy or girl names?

Dasha is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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