Mia vs Penelope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
5,741
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Penny, Nell, Nellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Penelope Rank #28

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28 for Penelope.

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

Penelope ___

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Jane
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Anne
  • Penelope Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Penelope

Theodore Athena Jasper Phoebe Sebastien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Penelope more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Penelope at #28 in the United States.

What do Mia and Penelope mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Mia and Penelope boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.

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