Mia vs Percy

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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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Percy Rank #1,256

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Percy more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Mia and Percy mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Mia and Percy boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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