Mia vs Ted

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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Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,917
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Ted Rank #2,917

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2917 for Ted.

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

Ted ___

  • Ted James
  • Ted William
  • Ted Alexander
  • Ted Charles
  • Ted Henry
  • Ted Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Ted more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Mia and Ted mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Mia and Ted boy or girl names?

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

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