Ian vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Ian Rank #75
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #75 for Ian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ian ___

  • Ian James
  • Ian Michael
  • Ian Thomas
  • Ian Robert
  • Ian William
  • Ian Andrew

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 Ian

Fiona Alasdair Colin Freya Eoin

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Mia mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ian and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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