Mia vs Yan

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
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Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,873
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Yan Rank #2,873

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2873 for Yan.

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

Yan ___

  • Yan Wei
  • Yan Ming
  • Yan Li
  • Yan Alexander
  • Yan Michael
  • Yan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Yan

Lin Mei Jun Fang Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Yan more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yan at #2873 in the United States.

What do Mia and Yan mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Yan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mia and Yan boy or girl names?

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

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