Mia vs Wells

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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Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wel, Wey, Weie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Wells Rank #377

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #377 for Wells.

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

Wells ___

  • Wells Harrison
  • Wells Andrew
  • Wells James
  • Wells Michael
  • Wells Thomas
  • Wells Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Wells more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Mia and Wells mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Mia and Wells boy or girl names?

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

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