Mia vs Sonia

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

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Sonia

Girl #1,356 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,356
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Son, Sonnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Sonia Rank #1,356

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1356 for Sonia.

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

Sonia ___

  • Sonia Marie
  • Sonia Elena
  • Sonia Grace
  • Sonia Rose
  • Sonia Isabel
  • Sonia Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Sonia

Ivan Natasha Dmitri Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Sonia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sonia at #1356 in the United States.

What do Mia and Sonia mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Sonia means "wisdom" (Greek via Slavic origin).

Are Mia and Sonia boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Sonia is primarily a girl name.

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