Mia vs Shirley

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
Shirley Rank #1,454

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1454 for Shirley.

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

Shirley ___

  • Shirley Ann
  • Shirley Marie
  • Shirley Jean
  • Shirley Grace
  • Shirley Louise
  • Shirley Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Shirley

Dorothy Phyllis Beverly Geraldine Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Shirley more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shirley at #1454 in the United States.

What do Mia and Shirley mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Mia and Shirley boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Shirley is primarily a girl name.

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