Ivan vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Van, Vanya

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #153 for Ivan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivan ___

  • Ivan Alexander
  • Ivan Michael
  • Ivan James
  • Ivan Nikolai
  • Ivan Peter
  • Ivan Leo

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 Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Mia mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ivan and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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