Mia vs Xenia

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

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Xenia

Girl #3,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"stranger, foreigner (from xenos)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,324
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xeni, Zee, Nia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Xenia Rank #3,324

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3324 for Xenia.

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

Xenia ___

  • Xenia Marie
  • Xenia Grace
  • Xenia Sophia
  • Xenia Rose
  • Xenia Elise
  • Xenia Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Xenia

Xander Zephyr Athena Daphne Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Xenia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Xenia at #3324 in the United States.

What do Mia and Xenia mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Xenia means "stranger, foreigner (from xenos)" (Greek origin).

Are Mia and Xenia boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Xenia is primarily a girl name.

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