Mia vs Zaaliyah

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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Zaaliyah

Girl #14,249 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #14,249
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Zaa, Zaal, Zaaly

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Zaaliyah Rank #14,249

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14249 for Zaaliyah.

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

Zaaliyah ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Zaaliyah more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zaaliyah at #14249 in the United States.

What do Mia and Zaaliyah mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mia and Zaaliyah boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Zaaliyah is primarily a girl name.

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