Megumi vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Megumi

Girl #34,645 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Love; kindness; benevolence"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,645
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Megu, Meg

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

Megumi Rank #34,645
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34645 for Megumi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Megumi ___

  • Megumi Yuki
  • Megumi Hana
  • Megumi Saki
  • Megumi Aoi
  • Megumi Rin

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 Megumi

Yuki Haruki Sakura Aiko Kenji

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megumi or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Megumi at #34645 in the United States.

What do Megumi and Mia mean?

Megumi means "Love; kindness; benevolence" (Japanese origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Megumi and Mia boy or girl names?

Megumi is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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