Mia

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
299,424 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2015 Peak Popularity Year
14,956 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Mia is an Italian name meaning 'mine', derived from Maria. It evolved from historical forms like Maria to its modern usage as Mia. The name is currently popular and often associated with positive traits, while having no significant biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/miːə/

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Origin

Italian

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Etymology

Mia is derived from the Italian word 'mia', meaning 'mine'. It is also a diminutive form of names like Maria.

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Meaning

mine

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Language Evolution

Maria, Mia

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Historical Usage

Mia gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it became a fashionable name for girls in the 1990s.

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Variants & Derivatives

Miah, Mya, Mia

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Mia is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with femininity and charm.

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Famous People

Mia Farrow, Mia Hamm, Mia Wasikowska

📊 Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 14,956 peak births in 2015

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Alternative Spellings & Similar Sounds (7 Variations)

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 7892nd of 10718 18
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 10692nd of 16616 27
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 6882nd of 24088 163
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 6045th of 23106 172
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5416th of 9204 43
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1423rd of 12526 1,015
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 402nd of 19264 8,747
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 347th of 27321 11,833
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 26th of 35406 125,539
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 6th of 30306 151,867

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 56.72%
2946th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 55.87%
4086th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 78.20%
3509th/4487
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Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
59.99%
1336th/2227
49.01%
1191st/2430
52.30%
1492nd/2853
37.62%
1044th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
13.52%
397th/2937
12.00%
418th/3483
10.89%
383rd/3518
10.44%
422nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
9.85%
363rd/3685
7.28%
326th/4475
6.49%
337th/5194
5.70%
360th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
0.92%
42nd/4582
0.50%
26th/5164
0.40%
29th/7313
0.23%
17th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
0.25%
10th/3984
0.16%
7th/4487
0.09%
6th/6822
0.06%
4th/6276

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10692nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6882nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6045th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5416th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1423rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 402nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 347th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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