Mia vs Nani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nani

Girl #5,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, loveliness"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Japanese African English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,102
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Nani Rank #5,102

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5102 for Nani.

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

Nani ___

  • Nani Leilani
  • Nani Grace
  • Nani Marie
  • Nani Rose
  • Nani Jade
  • Nani Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Nani

Leilani Kaia Maile Keanu Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Nani more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nani at #5102 in the United States.

What do Mia and Nani mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Nani means "beauty, loveliness" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Mia and Nani boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Nani is primarily a girl name.

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