Mia vs Sofiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sofiya

Girl #2,310 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, knowledge"

Origin: Greek sophos

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,310
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sofi, Fia, Sofie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Sofiya Rank #2,310

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2310 for Sofiya.

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

Sofiya ___

  • Sofiya Rose
  • Sofiya Elena
  • Sofiya Natasha
  • Sofiya Irina
  • Sofiya Vera
  • Sofiya Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Sofiya

Anastasia Natalia Masha Olga Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Sofiya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sofiya at #2310 in the United States.

What do Mia and Sofiya mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Sofiya means "wisdom, knowledge" (Greek sophos origin).

Are Mia and Sofiya boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Sofiya is primarily a girl name.

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