Katya vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katya

Girl #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,781
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katja

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Katya Rank #2,781
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2781 for Katya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katya ___

  • Katya Rose
  • Katya Elise
  • Katya Nadia
  • Katya Marina
  • Katya Vera
  • Katya Sophie

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 Katya

Dmitri Nikolai Sasha Masha Ivan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katya or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Katya at #2781 in the United States.

What do Katya and Mia mean?

Katya means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Katya and Mia boy or girl names?

Katya is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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