Mia vs Persia

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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Raelynn Ariella Sara Addison

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Persia

Girl #22,258 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #22,258
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Per, Pers, Persy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Persia Rank #22,258

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22258 for Persia.

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

Persia ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Persia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Persia at #22258 in the United States.

What do Mia and Persia mean?

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

Are Mia and Persia boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Persia is primarily a girl name.

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