Leticia vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leticia

Girl #1,764 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, gladness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,764
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Letty, Ticia, Leti

Playground Safety Score

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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

Leticia Rank #1,764
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1764 for Leticia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leticia ___

  • Leticia Maria
  • Leticia Sofia
  • Leticia Isabel
  • Leticia Carmen
  • Leticia Lucia
  • Leticia Elena

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 Leticia

Esperanza Rosario Valentina Miguel Roberto

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leticia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leticia at #1764 in the United States.

What do Leticia and Mia mean?

Leticia means "joy, happiness, gladness" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Leticia and Mia boy or girl names?

Leticia is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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