Mia vs Paysley

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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June Everleigh Kylie Aaliyah

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Paysley

Girl #48,764 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48,764
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Pay, Pays, Paysy

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Paysley Rank #48,764

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #48764 for Paysley.

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

Paysley ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Paysley more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paysley at #48764 in the United States.

What do Mia and Paysley mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mia and Paysley boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Paysley is primarily a girl name.

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