Mia vs Regan

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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Regan

Girl #2,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king, royal one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,346
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rege, Rea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Regan Rank #2,346

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2346 for Regan.

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

Regan ___

  • Regan Grace
  • Regan Claire
  • Regan Marie
  • Regan Jane
  • Regan Elizabeth
  • Regan Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Regan

Declan Fiona Connell Maeve Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Regan more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Regan at #2346 in the United States.

What do Mia and Regan mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Regan means "little king, royal one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mia and Regan boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Regan is primarily a girl name.

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