Mia vs Santos

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

All Clear

Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Santos Rank #832

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #832 for Santos.

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

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Santos more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Mia and Santos mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Mia and Santos boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Santos is primarily a boy name.

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