Kaja vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaja

Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Estonian Latvian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,386
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

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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

Kaja Rank #6,386
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6386 for Kaja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaja ___

  • Kaja Marie
  • Kaja Ingrid
  • Kaja Sofie
  • Kaja Annika
  • Kaja Else
  • Kaja Birthe

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 Kaja

Maja Astrid Freya Sigrid Lars

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaja or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Kaja and Mia mean?

Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kaja and Mia boy or girl names?

Kaja is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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