Mia vs Tishia

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

Tishia

Girl #39,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Latin (from laetitia)

Cultural Roots

English African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,031
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tish, Tishi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Tishia Rank #39,031

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39031 for Tishia.

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

Tishia ___

  • Tishia Marie
  • Tishia Renee
  • Tishia Nicole
  • Tishia Dawn
  • Tishia Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Tishia

Latisha Tamika Keisha Darius Monique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Tishia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tishia at #39031 in the United States.

What do Mia and Tishia mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Tishia means "joy, happiness" (Latin (from laetitia) origin).

Are Mia and Tishia boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Tishia is primarily a girl name.

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