Fiona vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

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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

Fiona Rank #406
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #406 for Fiona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

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 Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fiona at #406 in the United States.

What do Fiona and Mia mean?

Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Fiona and Mia boy or girl names?

Fiona is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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