Girl name · Scandinavian
Mia
Mia is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "Mine; beloved (from Maria)". It reads as unmistakably contemporary, and we file it here as a modern and an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Mine; beloved (from Maria)
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Name family
- Scandinavian
- Gender
- Girl
- Style
- modern, international
Names similar to Mia
Sharing at least one style with Mia — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Mia's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Mia
What does the name Mia mean?
Mia is of Scandinavian origin and means "Mine; beloved (from Maria)".
Is Mia a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Mia" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Mia?
Names with a similar style to Mia include Freya, Maya, Aria, Luna.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.