Mia vs Shaw

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Shaw Rank #4,307

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4307 for Shaw.

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

Shaw ___

  • Shaw James
  • Shaw William
  • Shaw Alexander
  • Shaw Reid
  • Shaw Cole
  • Shaw Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Shaw more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Mia and Shaw mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Mia and Shaw boy or girl names?

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

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