Mia vs Zakiah

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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Zakiah

Boy #6,334 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean, innocent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,334
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zaki, Zak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Zakiah Rank #6,334

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6334 for Zakiah.

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

Zakiah ___

  • Zakiah Abdul
  • Zakiah Muhammad
  • Zakiah Ali
  • Zakiah Omar
  • Zakiah Hassan
  • Zakiah Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Zakiah

Amara Nadia Tariq Imani Khalil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Zakiah more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zakiah at #6334 in the United States.

What do Mia and Zakiah mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Zakiah means "pure, clean, innocent" (Arabic origin).

Are Mia and Zakiah boy or girl names?

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

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