Freya vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Freya

Girl #160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noblewoman, lady"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian British German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
1,877
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Frey

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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

Freya Rank #160
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #160 for Freya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Freya ___

  • Freya Rose
  • Freya Grace
  • Freya Josephine
  • Freya Elise
  • Freya Charlotte
  • Freya Mae

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 Freya

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Leif Bjorn

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freya or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Freya at #160 in the United States.

What do Freya and Mia mean?

Freya means "noblewoman, lady" (Proto-Germanic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Freya and Mia boy or girl names?

Freya is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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