Foster vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,077
Total SSA Count
202
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fos

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1077 for Foster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foster ___

  • Foster James
  • Foster Lee
  • Foster Grey
  • Foster Cole
  • Foster Reed
  • Foster Blue

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 Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Mia mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Foster and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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