Matilda vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Australian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#410
Total SSA Count
769
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilly, Tilda, Mattie

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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

Matilda Rank #410
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #410 for Matilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matilda ___

  • Matilda Rose
  • Matilda Jane
  • Matilda Grace
  • Matilda Pearl
  • Matilda Eve
  • Matilda Florence

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 Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matilda or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Matilda and Mia mean?

Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Matilda and Mia boy or girl names?

Matilda is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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