Lua vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lua

Girl #1,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,996
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou

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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

Lua Rank #1,996
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1996 for Lua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lua ___

  • Lua Isabel
  • Lua Sofia
  • Lua Clara
  • Lua Beatriz
  • Lua Ana
  • Lua Valentina

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 Lua

Sol Iris Mia Manu Theo

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lua or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lua at #1996 in the United States.

What do Lua and Mia mean?

Lua means "moon" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lua and Mia boy or girl names?

Lua is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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