Imani vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imani

Girl #526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African American East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#526
Total SSA Count
583
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mani, Ima

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Imani Rank #526
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #526 for Imani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imani ___

  • Imani Grace
  • Imani Rose
  • Imani Joy
  • Imani Nicole
  • Imani Simone
  • Imani Danielle

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 Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Imani and Mia mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Imani and Mia boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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