Hayes vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hay, Haie, Haykins

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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

Hayes Rank #160
Mia Rank #5

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hayes ___

  • Hayes Alexander
  • Hayes James
  • Hayes William
  • Hayes Michael
  • Hayes Oliver
  • Hayes Thomas

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 Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayes or Mia more popular?

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

What do Hayes and Mia mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Hayes and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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