Esma vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esma

Girl #3,960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"names (plural of ism)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Bosnian Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,960
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es

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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

Esma Rank #3,960
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3960 for Esma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esma ___

  • Esma Nur
  • Esma Leila
  • Esma Grace
  • Esma Rose
  • Esma Jade
  • Esma Ayla

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 Esma

Ayla Defne Yusuf Zeynep Selim

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esma or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Esma at #3960 in the United States.

What do Esma and Mia mean?

Esma means "names (plural of ism)" (Arabic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Esma and Mia boy or girl names?

Esma is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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