Mia vs Modesta

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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Mila Penelope Andrea Lillian

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Modesta

Girl #24,288 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #24,288
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Mod, Mode, Modey

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Modesta Rank #24,288

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24288 for Modesta.

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

Modesta ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Modesta more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Modesta at #24288 in the United States.

What do Mia and Modesta mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mia and Modesta boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Modesta is primarily a girl name.

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