Mia vs Yessica

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

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Yessica Rank #6,180

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6180 for Yessica.

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

Yessica ___

  • Yessica Maria
  • Yessica Sofia
  • Yessica Isabel
  • Yessica Valentina
  • Yessica Luz
  • Yessica Alejandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Yessica

Yesenia Valeria Miguel Diego Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Yessica more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yessica at #6180 in the United States.

What do Mia and Yessica mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Yessica means "God's gift" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mia and Yessica boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Yessica is primarily a girl name.

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