Mia vs Soraya

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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Soraya

Girl #912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Pleiades star cluster"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Arabic Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#912
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sora, Raya

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Soraya Rank #912

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #912 for Soraya.

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

Soraya ___

  • Soraya Marie
  • Soraya Rose
  • Soraya Jade
  • Soraya Lynn
  • Soraya Claire
  • Soraya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Soraya

Cyrus Darius Leila Shirin Kian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Soraya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Soraya at #912 in the United States.

What do Mia and Soraya mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Soraya means "the Pleiades star cluster" (Persian origin).

Are Mia and Soraya boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Soraya is primarily a girl name.

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