Mia vs Phaidra

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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Iris Kennedy Caroline Evangeline

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Phaidra

Girl #16,130 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,130
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Pha, Phai, Phaiy

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Phaidra Rank #16,130

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16130 for Phaidra.

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

Phaidra ___

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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 Phaidra more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Phaidra at #16130 in the United States.

What do Mia and Phaidra mean?

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

Are Mia and Phaidra boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Phaidra is primarily a girl name.

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