Mia

Meaning of Mia

Mia commonly means "mine" in Italian and Spanish. It is also a short form of Maria, which some believe means "star of the sea."

Mia has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mia

Mia has held fairly steady, sitting around #6 in 2025 after peaking at #5 in 2024.

Notable people named Mia

• Mia Farrow
  Actress, humanitarian, activist
• Mia Hamm
  Retired professional soccer player
• Mia Wasikowska
  Australian actress
• Mia Kirshner
  Canadian actress
• Mia Sara
  American actress

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Questions about the name Mia

What does the name Mia mean?

Mia means mia commonly means "mine" in italian and spanish. it is also a short form of maria, which some believe means "star of the sea.", and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Mia a boy's or a girl's name?

Mia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mia?

In 2025, Mia ranked #6 for girls, down from #5 the year before.

When was Mia most popular?

Mia peaked at #5 in 2024.