Madeleine vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Madeleine Rank #437
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #437 for Madeleine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madeleine ___

  • Madeleine Rose
  • Madeleine Claire
  • Madeleine Anne
  • Madeleine Louise
  • Madeleine Grace
  • Madeleine Frances

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 Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeleine or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Madeleine and Mia mean?

Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Madeleine and Mia boy or girl names?

Madeleine is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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