Gaia vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaia

Girl #1,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, land"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gi

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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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Popularity Comparison

Gaia Rank #1,147
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1147 for Gaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaia ___

  • Gaia Luna
  • Gaia Iris
  • Gaia Sage
  • Gaia Petra
  • Gaia Celeste
  • Gaia Orion

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 Gaia

Zephyr Astrid Atlas Apollo Clio

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gaia at #1147 in the United States.

What do Gaia and Mia mean?

Gaia means "earth, land" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Gaia and Mia boy or girl names?

Gaia is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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