Mia vs Paula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Paula Rank #753

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #753 for Paula.

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

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Paula more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paula at #753 in the United States.

What do Mia and Paula mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Mia and Paula boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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