Esti vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esti

Girl #4,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star (from Persian)"

Origin: Persian via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Basque Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,348
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es, Essie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Esti Rank #4,348
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4348 for Esti.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esti ___

  • Esti Rose
  • Esti Pearl
  • Esti Grace
  • Esti Marie
  • Esti Leah
  • Esti Ruth

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 Esti

Rivka Chaya Devorah Moshe Yehuda

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esti or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Esti at #4348 in the United States.

What do Esti and Mia mean?

Esti means "star (from Persian)" (Persian via Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Esti and Mia boy or girl names?

Esti is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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