Mahsa vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahsa

Girl #3,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"like the moon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,476
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mah

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mahsa Rank #3,476
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3476 for Mahsa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahsa ___

  • Mahsa Noor
  • Mahsa Sara
  • Mahsa Leila
  • Mahsa Yasmin
  • Mahsa Roya

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 Mahsa

Nazanin Parisa Dariush Arya Shirin

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahsa or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mahsa at #3476 in the United States.

What do Mahsa and Mia mean?

Mahsa means "like the moon" (Persian origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mahsa and Mia boy or girl names?

Mahsa is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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