Fatima vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fatima Rank #316
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #316 for Fatima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

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 Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fatima at #316 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Mia mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Fatima and Mia boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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