Jimena vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimena

Girl #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heard, obedient"

Origin: Basque/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jime, Mena

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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

Jimena Rank #536
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #536 for Jimena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jimena ___

  • Jimena Rose
  • Jimena Isabel
  • Jimena Lucia
  • Jimena Sofia
  • Jimena Elena
  • Jimena Grace

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 Jimena

Diego Mateo Lucia Isabella Rafael

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimena or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jimena at #536 in the United States.

What do Jimena and Mia mean?

Jimena means "heard, obedient" (Basque/Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Jimena and Mia boy or girl names?

Jimena is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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