Mia vs Paisley

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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Paisley

Girl #61 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: town in Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61
Total SSA Count
3,542
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pais, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Paisley Rank #61

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #61 for Paisley.

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

Paisley ___

  • Paisley Grace
  • Paisley Rose
  • Paisley Mae
  • Paisley Ann
  • Paisley Jo
  • Paisley Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Paisley

Addison Harper Mason Hunter Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Paisley more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paisley at #61 in the United States.

What do Mia and Paisley mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Paisley means "place name: town in Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mia and Paisley boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Paisley is primarily a girl name.

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