Elspeth vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elspeth

Girl #6,299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,299
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Elsie, Beth

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elspeth Rank #6,299
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6299 for Elspeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elspeth ___

  • Elspeth Rose
  • Elspeth Jane
  • Elspeth Claire
  • Elspeth Anne
  • Elspeth May
  • Elspeth Kate

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elspeth

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If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elspeth or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elspeth at #6299 in the United States.

What do Elspeth and Mia mean?

Elspeth means "pledged to God, God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Elspeth and Mia boy or girl names?

Elspeth is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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