Mia vs Shoshana

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
Shoshana Rank #1,792

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1792 for Shoshana.

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

Shoshana ___

  • Shoshana Ruth
  • Shoshana Miriam
  • Shoshana Leah
  • Shoshana Sarah
  • Shoshana Rachel
  • Shoshana Esther

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Shoshana

Miriam Devorah Rivka Yaakov Avi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Shoshana more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shoshana at #1792 in the United States.

What do Mia and Shoshana mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Shoshana means "rose" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mia and Shoshana boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Shoshana is primarily a girl name.

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