Mia vs Zoei

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

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Zoei Rank #5,434

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5434 for Zoei.

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

Zoei ___

  • Zoei Grace
  • Zoei Marie
  • Zoei Ann
  • Zoei Rose
  • Zoei Nicole
  • Zoei Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Zoei

Chloe Emma Lily Noah Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Zoei more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zoei at #5434 in the United States.

What do Mia and Zoei mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Zoei means "life" (Greek origin).

Are Mia and Zoei boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Zoei is primarily a girl name.

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