Mia vs Niya

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

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Niya

Girl #2,415 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"purpose, intention"

Origin: Arabic/Swahili

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,415
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Niya Rank #2,415

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2415 for Niya.

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

Niya ___

  • Niya Grace
  • Niya Rose
  • Niya Lynn
  • Niya Jade
  • Niya Renee
  • Niya Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Niya

Zara Amara Kai Mya Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Niya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Niya at #2415 in the United States.

What do Mia and Niya mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Niya means "purpose, intention" (Arabic/Swahili origin).

Are Mia and Niya boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Niya is primarily a girl name.

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