Mia vs Timothy

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

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Timothy Rank #208

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #208 for Timothy.

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

Timothy ___

  • Timothy James
  • Timothy John
  • Timothy Lee
  • Timothy Michael
  • Timothy Allen
  • Timothy Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Timothy more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Mia and Timothy mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Mia and Timothy boy or girl names?

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

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