December vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

December

Girl #5,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenth month (in original Roman calendar)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,239
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ember, Dece, Bree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

December Rank #5,239
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5239 for December.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

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 December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to December at #5239 in the United States.

What do December and Mia mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are December and Mia boy or girl names?

December is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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