David vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31 for David.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

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 David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Mia mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are David and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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