Mia vs Shaun

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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Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Shaun Rank #1,568

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1568 for Shaun.

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

Shaun ___

  • Shaun Michael
  • Shaun Patrick
  • Shaun Thomas
  • Shaun James
  • Shaun Robert
  • Shaun Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Shaun more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Mia and Shaun mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Mia and Shaun boy or girl names?

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

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