Mia vs Murphy

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Murphy Rank #475

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #475 for Murphy.

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

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Murphy more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Mia and Murphy mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Mia and Murphy boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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