Magdalena vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Maggie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Magdalena Rank #836
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Magdalena ___

  • Magdalena Sofia
  • Magdalena Elena
  • Magdalena Rose
  • Magdalena Victoria
  • Magdalena Clara
  • Magdalena Isabel

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 Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magdalena or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Magdalena and Mia mean?

Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Magdalena and Mia boy or girl names?

Magdalena is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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