Miah vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miah

Girl #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,082
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Miah Rank #1,082
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1082 for Miah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Miah ___

  • Miah Rose
  • Miah Grace
  • Miah Lynn
  • Miah Joy
  • Miah Mae
  • Miah Belle

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Miah

Mia Nia Tia Lia Kia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Miah at #1082 in the United States.

What do Miah and Theodore mean?

Miah means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Miah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Miah is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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