Mia vs Takai

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

Takai

Boy #4,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, valuable"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,312
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Tak

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Takai Rank #4,312

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4312 for Takai.

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

Takai ___

  • Takai James
  • Takai Reed
  • Takai Cole
  • Takai Flynn
  • Takai River
  • Takai Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Takai

Kai Hana Koa Miko Ryu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Takai more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Takai at #4312 in the United States.

What do Mia and Takai mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Takai means "precious, valuable" (Japanese origin).

Are Mia and Takai boy or girl names?

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

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