Mia vs Yesenia

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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Yesenia

Girl #1,573 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"a species of flowering palm tree"

Origin: Spanish via Latin botanical

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,573
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Senia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Yesenia Rank #1,573

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1573 for Yesenia.

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

Yesenia ___

  • Yesenia Marisol
  • Yesenia Guadalupe
  • Yesenia Esperanza
  • Yesenia Carmen
  • Yesenia Lucia
  • Yesenia Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Yesenia

Marisol Alejandro Xiomara Eduardo Paloma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Yesenia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yesenia at #1573 in the United States.

What do Mia and Yesenia mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Yesenia means "a species of flowering palm tree" (Spanish via Latin botanical origin).

Are Mia and Yesenia boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Yesenia is primarily a girl name.

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