Livia vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Livia

Girl #838 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English Romanian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#838
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Liv, Vivi

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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

Livia Rank #838
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #838 for Livia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Livia ___

  • Livia Rose
  • Livia Grace
  • Livia Claire
  • Livia Catherine
  • Livia Jane
  • Livia Anne

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 Livia

Cecilia Elara Julian Marcus Cleo

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Livia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Livia at #838 in the United States.

What do Livia and Mia mean?

Livia means "olive" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Livia and Mia boy or girl names?

Livia is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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