Mia vs Selina

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

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Selina

Girl #1,308 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Turkish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel, Lena, Seli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Selina Rank #1,308

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1308 for Selina.

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

Selina ___

  • Selina Rose
  • Selina Marie
  • Selina Grace
  • Selina Claire
  • Selina Jane
  • Selina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Selina more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Selina at #1308 in the United States.

What do Mia and Selina mean?

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

Are Mia and Selina boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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