Mia vs Somaya

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

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Somaya

Girl #5,812 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,812
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Soma, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Somaya Rank #5,812

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5812 for Somaya.

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

Somaya ___

  • Somaya Nour
  • Somaya Leila
  • Somaya Fatima
  • Somaya Yasmin
  • Somaya Layla
  • Somaya Sara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Somaya

Aisha Maryam Ibrahim Khalid Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Somaya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Somaya at #5812 in the United States.

What do Mia and Somaya mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Somaya means "high, exalted" (Arabic origin).

Are Mia and Somaya boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Somaya is primarily a girl name.

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