Jessica vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessica

Girl #574 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God beholds, foresight"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
526
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jessie, Jessi

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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

Jessica Rank #574
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #574 for Jessica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessica ___

  • Jessica Marie
  • Jessica Lynn
  • Jessica Anne
  • Jessica Nicole
  • Jessica Elizabeth
  • Jessica Claire

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 Jessica

Jennifer Ashley Michael Christopher Stephanie

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessica or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jessica at #574 in the United States.

What do Jessica and Mia mean?

Jessica means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Jessica and Mia boy or girl names?

Jessica is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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