Mei vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mei

Girl #1,955 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"plum blossom"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Japanese Taiwanese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,955
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mei Rank #1,955
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1955 for Mei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mei ___

  • Mei Lin
  • Mei Jade
  • Mei Rose
  • Mei Anne
  • Mei Grace
  • Mei Lily

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 Mei

Kai Hana Sora Ren Yuki

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mei or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mei at #1955 in the United States.

What do Mei and Mia mean?

Mei means "plum blossom" (Chinese origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mei and Mia boy or girl names?

Mei is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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