Mia vs Niyah

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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Niyah

Girl #2,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"purpose, intention"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African-American Swahili Welsh Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,421
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Nia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Niyah Rank #2,421

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2421 for Niyah.

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

Niyah ___

  • Niyah Grace
  • Niyah Simone
  • Niyah Joy
  • Niyah Renee
  • Niyah Elise
  • Niyah Camille

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Niyah

Zara Amara Kai Sana Deja

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Niyah more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Niyah at #2421 in the United States.

What do Mia and Niyah mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Niyah means "purpose, intention" (Swahili origin).

Are Mia and Niyah boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Niyah is primarily a girl name.

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