Mia vs Stacy

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

All Clear

Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Stacy Rank #1,393

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1393 for Stacy.

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

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Stacy more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do Mia and Stacy mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Mia and Stacy boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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