Kenji vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

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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

Kenji Rank #853
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #853 for Kenji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

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 Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Mia mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kenji and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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