Mia vs Shaya

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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Shaya

Boy #1,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,453
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Shaya Rank #1,453

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1453 for Shaya.

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

Shaya ___

  • Shaya David
  • Shaya Eli
  • Shaya Michael
  • Shaya Aaron
  • Shaya Joseph
  • Shaya Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Shaya

Leah Talia Eli Noa Ari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Shaya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shaya at #1453 in the United States.

What do Mia and Shaya mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Shaya means "gift of God, God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mia and Shaya boy or girl names?

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

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