Kennedy vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedy

Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#89
Total SSA Count
2,881
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, 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

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Popularity Comparison

Kennedy Rank #89
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #89 for Kennedy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

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 Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedy or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kennedy at #89 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Mia mean?

Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kennedy and Mia boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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