Esmee vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmee

Girl #3,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"esteemed, valued"

Origin: Old French from Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,736
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Essie, Mae

Playground Safety Score

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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

Esmee Rank #3,736
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3736 for Esmee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmee ___

  • Esmee Rose
  • Esmee Louise
  • Esmee Claire
  • Esmee Wren
  • Esmee Pearl
  • Esmee Violet

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 Esmee

Ottoline Cordelia Blythe Caspian Rafferty

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmee or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Esmee at #3736 in the United States.

What do Esmee and Mia mean?

Esmee means "esteemed, valued" (Old French from Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Esmee and Mia boy or girl names?

Esmee is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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