Jose vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jose Rank #91
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #91 for Jose.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

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 Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jose at #91 in the United States.

What do Jose and Mia mean?

Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Jose and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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