Mia vs Theia

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

Theia

Girl #1,843 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess, divine"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,843
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Theia Rank #1,843

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1843 for Theia.

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

Theia ___

  • Theia Rose
  • Theia Mae
  • Theia Celeste
  • Theia Aurora
  • Theia Luna
  • Theia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Theia

Atlas Orion Selene Daphne Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Theia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theia at #1843 in the United States.

What do Mia and Theia mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Theia means "goddess, divine" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Mia and Theia boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Theia is primarily a girl name.

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