Jodi vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jodi

Girl #3,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehudit)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,257
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jodi Rank #3,257
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3257 for Jodi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jodi ___

  • Jodi Ann
  • Jodi Elizabeth
  • Jodi Marie
  • Jodi Lynn
  • Jodi Catherine

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 Jodi

Brett Stacey Todd Kelly Ryan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jodi or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jodi at #3257 in the United States.

What do Jodi and Mia mean?

Jodi means "praised" (Hebrew (Yehudit) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Jodi and Mia boy or girl names?

Jodi is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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