Mia vs Soul

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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Soul

Boy #2,321 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"spiritual essence, animating force"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,321
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Soul Rank #2,321

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2321 for Soul.

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

Soul ___

  • Soul James
  • Soul River
  • Soul Blue
  • Soul Sage
  • Soul Phoenix
  • Soul Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Soul

True Story Poet Bliss Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Soul more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Soul at #2321 in the United States.

What do Mia and Soul mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Soul means "spiritual essence, animating force" (Old English origin).

Are Mia and Soul boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Soul is primarily a boy name.

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