Loki vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loki

Boy #1,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trickster, shapeshifter"

Origin: Old Norse mythology

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse mythology Modern pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,771
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1771 for Loki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Loki ___

  • Loki James
  • Loki Stone
  • Loki Fox
  • Loki River
  • Loki Finn
  • Loki Cole

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 Loki

Thor Axel Phoenix Raven Ember

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Loki at #1771 in the United States.

What do Loki and Mia mean?

Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Loki and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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