Giannis vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giannis

Boy #1,479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis)

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,479
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gian, Yanni

Playground Safety Score

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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

Giannis Rank #1,479
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1479 for Giannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giannis ___

  • Giannis Alexandros
  • Giannis Konstantinos
  • Giannis Nikos
  • Giannis Petros
  • Giannis Michael
  • Giannis Dimitri

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 Giannis

Theo Nikos Katerina Eleni Kostas

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giannis or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Giannis at #1479 in the United States.

What do Giannis and Mia mean?

Giannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Giannis and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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