Mia vs Octavia

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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Octavia

Girl #294 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"eighth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#294
Total SSA Count
1,066
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tavi, Tavia, Tave

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Octavia Rank #294

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #294 for Octavia.

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

Octavia ___

  • Octavia Rose
  • Octavia Jane
  • Octavia Claire
  • Octavia Blake
  • Octavia June
  • Octavia Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Octavia

Cecilia Cordelia Sebastian Atticus Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Octavia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Octavia at #294 in the United States.

What do Mia and Octavia mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Octavia means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Mia and Octavia boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Octavia is primarily a girl name.

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