Mia vs Nabi

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

Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Nabi Rank #4,920

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4920 for Nabi.

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

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Nabi more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nabi at #4920 in the United States.

What do Mia and Nabi mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin).

Are Mia and Nabi boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Nabi is primarily a girl name.

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