Day vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Day Rank #14,900
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

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 Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Mia mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Day and Mia boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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