Kenneth vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, 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

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Popularity Comparison

Kenneth Rank #284
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenneth ___

  • Kenneth James
  • Kenneth Robert
  • Kenneth William
  • Kenneth Allen
  • Kenneth Dale
  • Kenneth Lee

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 Kenneth

Donald Gerald Patricia Barbara Dennis

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Mia mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kenneth and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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