Fabian vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Polish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#444
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fab

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #444 for Fabian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fabian ___

  • Fabian James
  • Fabian Alexander
  • Fabian Louis
  • Fabian Michael
  • Fabian Andres
  • Fabian Cruz

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 Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Mia mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Fabian and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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