Megan vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Megan

Girl #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#761
Total SSA Count
369
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

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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

Megan Rank #761
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

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 Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megan or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Megan and Mia mean?

Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Megan and Mia boy or girl names?

Megan is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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