Mia vs Shalom

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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Shalom

Boy #1,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, completeness, welfare"

Origin: Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,723
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shali, Lomi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Shalom Rank #1,723

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1723 for Shalom.

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

Shalom ___

  • Shalom Moshe
  • Shalom David
  • Shalom Yonatan
  • Shalom Eliezer
  • Shalom Avi
  • Shalom Tzvi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Shalom

Noam Tov Simcha Revital Liora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Shalom more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shalom at #1723 in the United States.

What do Mia and Shalom mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Shalom means "peace, completeness, welfare" (Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem origin).

Are Mia and Shalom boy or girl names?

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

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