Mia vs Pau

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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Pau

Boy #4,516 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Catalan Spanish Valencian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,516
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Pau Rank #4,516

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4516 for Pau.

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

Pau ___

  • Pau Andreu
  • Pau Marc
  • Pau Joan
  • Pau Jordi
  • Pau Arnau
  • Pau Lluc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Pau

Marc Jan Oriol Laia Neus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Pau more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pau at #4516 in the United States.

What do Mia and Pau mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Pau means "small; humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Mia and Pau boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Pau is primarily a boy name.

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