Down vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Down Rank #63,580
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #63580 for Down.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Down ___

  • Down Marie
  • Down Rose
  • Down Claire
  • Down Grace
  • Down Anne
  • Down Fiona

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 Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Mia mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Down and Mia boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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