Mia vs Zoey

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
Zoey Rank #59

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #59 for Zoey.

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

Zoey ___

  • Zoey Grace
  • Zoey Marie
  • Zoey Rose
  • Zoey Anne
  • Zoey Elizabeth
  • Zoey Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Zoey

Chloe Lily Ella Ethan Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Zoey more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zoey at #59 in the United States.

What do Mia and Zoey mean?

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

Are Mia and Zoey boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Zoey is primarily a girl name.

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