Mia vs Paulina

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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Paulina

Girl #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pauli, Lina, Paula

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Paulina Rank #780

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #780 for Paulina.

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

Paulina ___

  • Paulina Marie
  • Paulina Sofia
  • Paulina Elena
  • Paulina Isabel
  • Paulina Rose
  • Paulina Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Paulina

Valentina Isabella Emilio Sebastian Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Paulina more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paulina at #780 in the United States.

What do Mia and Paulina mean?

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

Are Mia and Paulina boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Paulina is primarily a girl name.

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