Mia vs Shasta

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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Shasta

Girl #10,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"three-peaked mountain"

Origin: Shasta (Indigenous)

Cultural Roots

American Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,336
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Shay, Shas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Shasta Rank #10,336

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10336 for Shasta.

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

Shasta ___

  • Shasta Lynn
  • Shasta Marie
  • Shasta Dawn
  • Shasta River
  • Shasta Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Shasta

Sierra Dakota Sequoia Cascade Willow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Shasta more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shasta at #10336 in the United States.

What do Mia and Shasta mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Shasta means "three-peaked mountain" (Shasta (Indigenous) origin).

Are Mia and Shasta boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Shasta is primarily a girl name.

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