Mia is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #14 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Scandinavian/Italian — Mine, beloved; diminutive of Maria
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UK Rank 2024
#14
US Rank #5
About the Name Mia
Mia is holding steady in the rankings at #14. It reached its peak of #5 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 28 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries Scandinavian/Italian roots, where it means "Mine, beloved; diminutive of Maria". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Mia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #5, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mia
Unlikely. With around 1,609 UK babies named Mia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mia has held a stable position around #14 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #5 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Mia has Scandinavian/Italian origins and means "Mine, beloved; diminutive of Maria". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Mia include: Mia Mottley — Mia Amor Mottley is a Barbadian politician and lawyer who has served as the eighth prime minister of Barbados since 2018 and as Leader of the Barbados Labour...; Mia Ristić — Mia Ristić is a Serbian tennis player.; Mia Boyka — Maria Nikolaevna Boyko is a Russian singer who became famous on YouTube and TikTok..
Yes — Mia is very popular in the United States, ranked #5 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,609
UK babies named Mia (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.8
In a school of 600
↓ 9 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mia
Likely around 1 other Mia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Mia
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Mia Katherine Zapata was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and lyricist for the punk rock band The Gits. After gaining praise in the emerging grunge scene, Zapata was raped and murdered in Seattle in 1993 while walking home from the Comet Tavern at the age of 27.
Mia Amor Mottley is a Barbadian politician and lawyer who has served as the eighth prime minister of Barbados since 2018 and as Leader of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) since 2008. Mottley is the first woman to hold both positions.