Houston vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hous, H

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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

Houston Rank #704
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #704 for Houston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Houston ___

  • Houston James
  • Houston Lee
  • Houston Ray
  • Houston Wayne
  • Houston Dean
  • Houston Cole

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 Houston

Austin Dallas Savannah Georgia Montana

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Houston and Mia mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Houston and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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