Jan vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Janny

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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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Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2213 for Jan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jan ___

  • Jan Pieter
  • Jan Henrik
  • Jan Willem
  • Jan Erik
  • Jan Michael
  • Jan 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 Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Mia mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Jan and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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