May vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

May Rank #1,351
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

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 May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Mia mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are May and Mia boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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