Daya vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daya

Girl #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, mercy"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Daya →

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
Full profile for Mia →

Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3649 for Daya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daya ___

  • Daya Rose
  • Daya Priya
  • Daya Leila
  • Daya Marie
  • Daya Grace
  • Daya Ananya

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 Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Daya at #3649 in the United States.

What do Daya and Mia mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Daya and Mia boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Mia vs Daya Daya vs Harbor Daya vs Zamirah Daya vs Laiklyn Daya vs Azucena
← Full profile: Daya ← Full profile: Mia Browse all baby names