Johanna vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johanna

Girl #848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#848
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hanna, Anna

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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

Johanna Rank #848
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #848 for Johanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johanna ___

  • Johanna Marie
  • Johanna Rose
  • Johanna Elizabeth
  • Johanna Claire
  • Johanna Grace
  • Johanna Louise

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 Johanna

Elise Mathilde Friedrich Anneliese Lotte

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johanna or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Johanna at #848 in the United States.

What do Johanna and Mia mean?

Johanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Johanna and Mia boy or girl names?

Johanna is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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