Mia vs Sasha

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
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Sasha Rank #641

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #641 for Sasha.

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

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Sasha more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sasha at #641 in the United States.

What do Mia and Sasha mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin).

Are Mia and Sasha boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Sasha is primarily a girl name.

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