Mia vs Mikasa

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

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Mikasa

Girl #9,436 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"three bamboo hats"

Origin: Japanese (三笠)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Anime-influenced International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,436
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mika, Kasa, Miki

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Mikasa Rank #9,436

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9436 for Mikasa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Mikasa ___

  • Mikasa Rei
  • Mikasa Hana
  • Mikasa Sora
  • Mikasa Marie
  • Mikasa Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Mikasa

Eren Armin Hana Yuki Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Mikasa more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mikasa at #9436 in the United States.

What do Mia and Mikasa mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Mikasa means "three bamboo hats" (Japanese (三笠) origin).

Are Mia and Mikasa boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Mikasa is primarily a girl name.

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