Katia vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katia

Girl #1,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,853
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katya

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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

Katia Rank #1,853
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1853 for Katia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katia ___

  • Katia Marie
  • Katia Rose
  • Katia Elena
  • Katia Sophia
  • Katia Isabelle
  • Katia Noelle

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 Katia

Natasha Misha Sasha Vera Nikolai

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Katia at #1853 in the United States.

What do Katia and Mia mean?

Katia means "pure" (Greek via Russian origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Katia and Mia boy or girl names?

Katia is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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