# Mia: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Mia meaning: "Mine; beloved (from Maria)" (Scandinavian origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Mia

     
 
Quick answer — What does Mia mean? 

 
Mia is a girl name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "Mine; beloved (from Maria)". It's commonly grouped as a modern, international name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Mia under modern, international names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Mine; beloved (from Maria)   Origin Scandinavian   Name family    [Scandinavian](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/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.

  [ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Maya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/maya/)[ Aria ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aria/)[ Luna ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luna/)[ Zara ](/tools/baby-name-finder/zara/)[ Orla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/orla/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Mia's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Finn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/finn/)[ Luca ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luca/)[ Kai ](/tools/baby-name-finder/kai/)     
## 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
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.