Mia
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Scandinavian / Hebrew ◈ 2 syllables
"Mine, beloved, wished-for child"

From Scandinavian / Hebrew

Mia began as a Scandinavian and Italian short form of Maria, itself from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved or wished-for child. Its brevity and open vowel sound give it a universally appealing quality — easy to say in every language on earth. Mia entered the US top 10 in 2009 and has remained one of the most consistently popular short girl names globally, beloved for its balance of simplicity and elegance.

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Mia at a glance
MeaningMine, beloved, wished-for child
OriginScandinavian / Hebrew
GenderFemale
Syllables2
Name daySeptember 8
NumerologyLife Path 5
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Origin & history of Mia
1
Scandinavian / Hebrew roots
Mia began as a Scandinavian and Italian short form of Maria, itself from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved or wished-for child. Its brevity and open vowel sound give it a universally appealing quality — easy to say in every language on earth. Mia entered the US top 10 in 2009 and has remained one of the most consistently popular short girl names globally, beloved for its balance of simplicity and elegance.
2
Root name
The root form of Mia is Maria — meaning Mine, beloved, wished-for child.
3
Modern usage
Mia remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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Popularity of Mia
2Syllables
5Life path
Numerology of Mia
5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
M4
I9
A1
Sum: 14 → Life path 5
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Personality of Mia
🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
💬
Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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