Dayton vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,190
Total SSA Count
173
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

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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

Dayton Rank #1,190
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayton ___

  • Dayton James
  • Dayton Lee
  • Dayton Cole
  • Dayton Reid
  • Dayton Alexander
  • Dayton Blake

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 Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Mia mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Dayton and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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