Mia vs Sahana

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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Sahana

Girl #1,783 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"patience, forbearance, endurance"

Origin: Sanskrit sah (to endure)

Cultural Roots

Indian South Indian Kannada Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,783
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Saha, Sanu, Hana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Sahana Rank #1,783

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1783 for Sahana.

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

Sahana ___

  • Sahana Priya
  • Sahana Maya
  • Sahana Devi
  • Sahana Ananya
  • Sahana Lakshmi
  • Sahana Deepa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Sahana

Arjun Priya Anika Rohan Meera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Sahana more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sahana at #1783 in the United States.

What do Mia and Sahana mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Sahana means "patience, forbearance, endurance" (Sanskrit sah (to endure) origin).

Are Mia and Sahana boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Sahana is primarily a girl name.

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