Mia vs Sebastian

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
Sebastian Rank #14

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14 for Sebastian.

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

Sebastian ___

  • Sebastian James
  • Sebastian Alexander
  • Sebastian Cole
  • Sebastian Grey
  • Sebastian Patrick
  • Sebastian Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Sebastian

Olivia Valentina Maximilian Eleanor Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Sebastian more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sebastian at #14 in the United States.

What do Mia and Sebastian mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are Mia and Sebastian boy or girl names?

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

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