Maja vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maja

Girl #3,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria (Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Polish Croatian Scandinavian German Arabic Slovene

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
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

Maja Rank #3,976
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3976 for Maja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maja ___

  • Maja Rose
  • Maja Elise
  • Maja Sophie
  • Maja Anna
  • Maja Claire

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 Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maja or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Maja and Mia mean?

Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Maja and Mia boy or girl names?

Maja is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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