Kory 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

Kory Rank #2,981
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2981 for Kory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kory ___

  • Kory James
  • Kory Lee
  • Kory Allen
  • Kory Michael
  • Kory Alan
  • Kory Dean

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 Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kory or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Kory and Mia mean?

Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kory and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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