Ken vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kenny

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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

Ken Rank #3,299
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3299 for Ken.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ken ___

  • Ken James
  • Ken Thomas
  • Ken Lee
  • Ken Wayne
  • Ken Scott
  • Ken Allen

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 Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Mia mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ken and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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