Mia vs Pelma

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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Quinn Jasmine Grace Juliette

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Pelma

Girl #67,970 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #67,970
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Pel, Pey, Peie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Pelma Rank #67,970

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #67970 for Pelma.

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

Pelma ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Pelma more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pelma at #67970 in the United States.

What do Mia and Pelma mean?

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

Are Mia and Pelma boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Pelma is primarily a girl name.

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