Kensington vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Kensington Rank #2,402
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2402 for Kensington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kensington ___

  • Kensington Rose
  • Kensington Grace
  • Kensington Jane
  • Kensington Louise
  • Kensington Anne
  • Kensington Claire

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 Kensington

Pemberton Remington Anniston Blythe Harlow

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kensington at #2402 in the United States.

What do Kensington and Mia mean?

Kensington means "estate of Cynsige's people" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kensington and Mia boy or girl names?

Kensington is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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