Kim vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kim

Girl #4,816 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Korean Vietnamese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,816
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kimmy, Kimmie

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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

Kim Rank #4,816
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4816 for Kim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kim ___

  • Kim Marie
  • Kim Anne
  • Kim Lee
  • Kim Jade
  • Kim Rose
  • Kim Grace

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 Kim

Kelly Karen Kevin Kyle Kari

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kim or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kim at #4816 in the United States.

What do Kim and Mia mean?

Kim means "short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa" (English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kim and Mia boy or girl names?

Kim is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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