Mia vs Selena

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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Selena

Girl #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Lena

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Selena Rank #245

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #245 for Selena.

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

Selena ___

  • Selena Rose
  • Selena Marie
  • Selena Grace
  • Selena Nicole
  • Selena Victoria
  • Selena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Selena more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Selena at #245 in the United States.

What do Mia and Selena mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Selena means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Mia and Selena boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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