Joshua vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#57
Total SSA Count
5,244
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Josh, Jo

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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

Joshua Rank #57
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #57 for Joshua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joshua ___

  • Joshua Alexander
  • Joshua James
  • Joshua Michael
  • Joshua Thomas
  • Joshua David
  • Joshua Ryan

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 Joshua

Caleb Noah Hannah Abigail Elijah

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joshua or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Mia mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Joshua and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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