Mia vs Zaya

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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Zaya

Girl #1,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,414
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zay, Zee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Zaya Rank #1,414

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1414 for Zaya.

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

Zaya ___

  • Zaya Rose
  • Zaya Marie
  • Zaya Grace
  • Zaya Nicole
  • Zaya Simone
  • Zaya Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Zaya

Zara Zuri Nova Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Zaya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zaya at #1414 in the United States.

What do Mia and Zaya mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Zaya means "fate, destiny" (Mongolian origin).

Are Mia and Zaya boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Zaya is primarily a girl name.

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