Mia vs Zahava

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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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Zahava Rank #3,912

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3912 for Zahava.

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

Zahava ___

  • Zahava Ruth
  • Zahava Miriam
  • Zahava Leah
  • Zahava Naomi
  • Zahava Rivka

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Zahava

Ayelet Dov Noa Oren Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Zahava more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zahava at #3912 in the United States.

What do Mia and Zahava mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Zahava means "precious, valuable" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mia and Zahava boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Zahava is primarily a girl name.

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