Hannah vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Hannah Rank #52
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #52 for Hannah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

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 Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannah or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hannah at #52 in the United States.

What do Hannah and Mia mean?

Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Hannah and Mia boy or girl names?

Hannah is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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