Mia vs Zoya

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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Zoya

Girl #975 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Persian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#975
Total SSA Count
266
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zoy

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Zoya Rank #975

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #975 for Zoya.

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

Zoya ___

  • Zoya Alexandra
  • Zoya Rose
  • Zoya Marie
  • Zoya Grace
  • Zoya Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Zoya

Misha Ivan Natasha Sasha Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Zoya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zoya at #975 in the United States.

What do Mia and Zoya mean?

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

Are Mia and Zoya boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Zoya is primarily a girl name.

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