Mia Name Meaning & Origin
/MEE-ah/Mia is possibly a name of Italian origin.
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Name Origin
The name Mia is a feminine given name with multiple origins. It is often considered a diminutive of Maria or Mary in Italian, Spanish, and Scandinavian cultures, meaning 'mine' in Italian and derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. It is popular in many Western countries as a standalone name.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Italian (European) 40% -
American (European-American) 35% -
Swedish (Scandinavian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mia
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 11,078 girls in the US were named Mia.
Growth of the name Mia in the US (SSA Data):
Mia Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.