Evan vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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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

Evan Rank #143
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

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 Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Mia mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Evan and Mia boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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