Mandana vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mandana

Girl #58,457 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"she who remains, the everlasting one"

Origin: Persian (mandan = to remain)

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Zoroastrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58,457
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manda, Mandi

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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

Mandana Rank #58,457
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #58457 for Mandana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mandana ___

  • Mandana Roya
  • Mandana Shireen
  • Mandana Neda
  • Mandana Parisa
  • Mandana Layla

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 Mandana

Darius Cyrus Ariana Roxana

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mandana or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mandana at #58457 in the United States.

What do Mandana and Mia mean?

Mandana means "she who remains, the everlasting one" (Persian (mandan = to remain) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mandana and Mia boy or girl names?

Mandana is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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