Mia vs Nima

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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Nima

Boy #6,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sun; day of the sun"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Tibetan Nepali Sherpa Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,430
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nim, Nims

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Nima Rank #6,430

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6430 for Nima.

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

Nima ___

  • Nima Sol
  • Nima Asha
  • Nima Jade
  • Nima Rose
  • Nima Layla
  • Nima Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Nima more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do Mia and Nima mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin).

Are Mia and Nima boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Nima is primarily a boy name.

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