Mia
Meaning
"mine, beloved"
Origin: Scandinavian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5
- Total SSA Count
- 12,113
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"mine, beloved"
Origin: Scandinavian
"solemn, devoted"
Origin: Latin (via Azélie)
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Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1833 for Zelie.
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Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zelie at #1833 in the United States.
Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Zelie means "solemn, devoted" (Latin (via Azélie) origin).
Mia is primarily a girl name. Zelie is primarily a girl name.