Luke vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Luke Rank #34
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34 for Luke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

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 Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Mia mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Luke and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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