Mia vs Nikayia

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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Nikayia

Girl #29,161 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,161
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Nik, Nika, Nikay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Nikayia Rank #29,161

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29161 for Nikayia.

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

Nikayia ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Nikayia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nikayia at #29161 in the United States.

What do Mia and Nikayia mean?

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

Are Mia and Nikayia boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Nikayia is primarily a girl name.

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