Mia vs Shawnya

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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Hazel Ailany Valerie Genevieve

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Shawnya

Girl #16,577 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,577
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Sha, Shaw, Shawy

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Hawanya Luwanda Tamula Amarilis

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Shawnya Rank #16,577

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16577 for Shawnya.

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

Shawnya ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Shawnya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shawnya at #16577 in the United States.

What do Mia and Shawnya mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mia and Shawnya boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Shawnya is primarily a girl name.

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