Mia vs Paige

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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Paige

Girl #375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young servant, page boy"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#375
Total SSA Count
826
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pai, Pay, Paie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Paige Rank #375

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #375 for Paige.

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

Paige ___

  • Paige Elizabeth
  • Paige Marie
  • Paige Ann
  • Paige Lynn
  • Paige Nicole
  • Paige Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Paige

Tyler Logan Taylor Morgan Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Paige more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paige at #375 in the United States.

What do Mia and Paige mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Paige means "young servant, page boy" (Old French origin).

Are Mia and Paige boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Paige is primarily a girl name.

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