Mia vs Yanis

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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Yanis

Boy #2,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French North African Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,434
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yan, Yani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Yanis Rank #2,434

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2434 for Yanis.

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

Yanis ___

  • Yanis Alexander
  • Yanis Konstantinos
  • Yanis Mikhail
  • Yanis Andreas
  • Yanis Dimitri
  • Yanis Lucas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Yanis

Kostas Nikos Elena Sofia Alexis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Yanis more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yanis at #2434 in the United States.

What do Mia and Yanis mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Yanis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Mia and Yanis boy or girl names?

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

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