Kennedi vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedi

Girl #685 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly-headed (original Gaelic)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenn, Kenna

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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

Kennedi Rank #685
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #685 for Kennedi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kennedi ___

  • Kennedi Grace
  • Kennedi Rose
  • Kennedi Mae
  • Kennedi Ann
  • Kennedi Claire
  • Kennedi Leigh

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 Kennedi

Reagan Peyton Quinn Riley Harper

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedi or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kennedi at #685 in the United States.

What do Kennedi and Mia mean?

Kennedi means "ugly-headed (original Gaelic)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kennedi and Mia boy or girl names?

Kennedi is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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