Meadow vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meadow

Girl #325 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grassy field, open pasture"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#325
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mea, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Meadow Rank #325
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #325 for Meadow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meadow ___

  • Meadow Rose
  • Meadow Dawn
  • Meadow Jane
  • Meadow Sage
  • Meadow 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 Meadow

Willow River Briar Forest Heath

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadow or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Meadow at #325 in the United States.

What do Meadow and Mia mean?

Meadow means "grassy field, open pasture" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Meadow and Mia boy or girl names?

Meadow is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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