Enya vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enya

Girl #4,155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kernel, grain, seed"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,155
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
En, Nya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Enya Rank #4,155
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4155 for Enya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enya ___

  • Enya Rose
  • Enya Maeve
  • Enya Grace
  • Enya Claire
  • Enya Fiona
  • Enya Brigid

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 Enya

Aoife Niamh Cian Declan Saoirse

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enya or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Enya at #4155 in the United States.

What do Enya and Mia mean?

Enya means "kernel, grain, seed" (Old Irish origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Enya and Mia boy or girl names?

Enya is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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