Mia vs Philippa

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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Philippa

Girl #2,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses, friend to horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Greek Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,636
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pippa, Phil, Pip

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Philippa Rank #2,636

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2636 for Philippa.

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

Philippa ___

  • Philippa Rose
  • Philippa Anne
  • Philippa Jane
  • Philippa Catherine
  • Philippa Margaret
  • Philippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Philippa more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Mia and Philippa mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Mia and Philippa boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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