When it comes to middle names for Mia there are so many stunning options to combine with this pretty baby girl’s name.

Mia is among the most popular baby girl names – in the top 10 most used according to latest data from the UK’s ONS and US SSA on the most used names.

It’s easy to see why this short but sweet name is such a hit with new parents – it taps into the popular trend of simple three-letter baby names and it has a soft, delicate sound make it super feminine and sweet.

What does Mia mean?

Mia rose from its origins as a pet name for little ones called Miryam, Maria or Emilia to become a name in its own right from around the 1960s.

The word Mia means mine in Italian and Spanish. However the name is also a close variation of the Slavic word mila, which means dear or darling.

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Best middle names for Mia

Mia Abigail

Meaning cause of joy.

Mia Alma

Nourishing in Latin. Also means the soul in Spanish.

Mia Autumn

After the season.

Mia Beatrice

Bringer of joy.

Mia Beatrix

German name meaning voyager.

Mia Belle

Beautiful.

Mia Blue

A cute name if you love the idea of colours as a middle name.

Mia Caroline

Strong.

Mia Catherine

Pure or clear.

Mia Charlotte

Petite or feminine.

Mia Clio/Cleo

Meaning glory or celebrate.

Mia Coco

A cute middle name meaning chocolate bean.

Mia Daphne

Meaning laurel.

Mia Daisy

After the pretty wild flower. Also means day’s eye.

Mia Eleanor

Meaning light hearted or shining light.

Mia Elena

Shining light.

Mia Eleri

Welsh name meaning river.

Mia Elise

God is my oath.

Mia Evelyn

Wished for child.

Mia Faith

To have belief or trust.

Mia Faye

Meaning fairy.

Mia Felicity

Meaning happy.

Mia Grace

A delicate and feminine name meaning goodness and generosity.

Mia Harper

Harp player.

Mia Harriet

Meaning home.

Mia Imogen

Meaning maiden.

Mia James

This has become more and more of a gender neutral choice.

Mia Lauren

Meaning crowned with a laurel.

Mia Mae/May

Bitter or pearl.

Mia Maeve

Meaning purple flower or queen in Celtic.

Mia Niamh

Bright or radiant.

Mia Nicole

People of victory.

Mia Olive

Meaning olive tree.

Mia Orla

Meaning golden princess.

Mia Opal

Meaning gem.

Mia Poet

A whimsical baby name choice.

Mia Poppy

After the pretty flower.

Mia Remi

A French name meaning oarsman.

Mia River

A unisex name that is increasingly popular as a boho baby name choice.

Mia Robyn

Meaning bright fame.

Mia Savannah

Meaning large or grassy plain.

Mia Scarlett

Meaning red.

Mia Valentine

Vigorous or strong.

Mia Winter

After the coldest season.

Stunning middle names for Mia

This ultimate list of ideas include long middle names for Mia as well as short and sweet options!

Mia Adele

Meaning nobility.

Mia Adeline/Adelyn

Noble one.

Mia Alexa

Defender of human.

Mia Alexandra

To ward off or protect.

Mia Alexis

Helper or defender.

Mia Alice

Noble.

Mia Amber

Meaning jewel in Arabic.

Mia Amy

Beloved or to love.

Mia Ana

God is gracious.

Mia Anais

Gracious and merciful.

Mia Anne

Favour or grace.

Mia Aoife

Meaning beauty.

Mia Aurelia

Golden.

Mia Aurora

From the Latin word aurora, which means dawn.

Mia Arabella

Meaning yielding to prayer.

Mia Astrid

Divinely beautiful.

Mia Avery

Meaning ruler of elves.

Mia Beth

A shortened nickname from Elizabeth. Meaning pledged to god.

Mia Blake

A unisex name meaning pale blond.

Mia Blaire

Plain or field.

Mia Bonnie

Meaning pretty.

Mia Boo

A cute nickname for a girl that has become popular as a middle name.

Mia Brooke

Meaning stream or purity.

Mia Cadence

Meaning rhythm or beat.

Mia Calliope

Beautiful voice.

Mia Cate

A shortened version of Catherine, meaning pure.

Mia Cerise

Meaning cherry.

Mia Christina

Anointed.

Mia Chi

Meaning energy

Mia Chloe

Blooming or fertility.

Mia Claire

Clear or bright.

Mia Constance

Constant.

Mia Corinne

Meaning girl or maiden.

Mia Cosette

Victorious.

Mia Courtney

Meaning short nose.

Mia Dahlia

A Scandinavian name meaning Dahl’s flower or valley.

Mia Darcey/Darcie

Dark-haired.

Mia Dawn

After the start of the day. Meaning new beginnings.

Mia Delilah

Delicate.

Mia Delphine

A Greek baby name meaning dolphin.

Mia Demi

Meaning half or small.

Mia Dixie

Meaning ten.

Mia Dorothy

Meaning gift of god.

Mia Dulcie

Meaning sweet.

Mia Echo

Meaning reverberating sound.

Mia Eden

A place of pleasure or delight.

Mia Elizabeth

Pledged to god.

Mia Elodie

Marsh flower.

Mia Elle

A French name meaning she.

Mia Ellory

One who is filled with joy and happiness.

Mia Eloise

Meaning healthy or wide.

Mia Elspeth

Chosen by God.

Mia Ember

Spark or burning low.

Mia Emma

Meaning whole or universal.

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Mia Emmaline

Peaceful home.

Mia Emily

Meaning striving or eager.

Mia Enya

An Irish name meaning fire.

Mia Erin

Meaning Ireland.

Mia Etta

French name meaning keeper of the hearth.

Mia Evangeline

Meaning bearer of good news.

Mia Everly

Wild boar in woodland clearing.

Mia Fable

Meaning story. This is a cute gender neutral name.

Mia Fern/Fearne

After the green shade-loving plant, a pretty nature baby name.

Mia Fleur

Flower.

Mia Florence

This is the name of a beautiful city in Italy and also means flourishing or prosperous.

Mia Frances

From France or free man.

Mia Francesca

Italian name meaning French or free.

Mia Freya

From an Old German word meaning lady.

Mia Frieda

Meaning peaceful ruler.

Mia Genevieve

Woman of the race.

Mia Georgia

Meaning earth or farmer.

Mia Gianna

God is gracious.

Mia Hadley

From the heather meadow.

Mia Hailey

Hay’s meadow. Also of Norse origin meaning hero and Irish origin, meaning wise one.

Mia Hallie

Meaning dweller at the hall meadow.

Mia Halo

Divine aura.

Mia Hannah

Meaning favour or grace.

Mia Harlow

Pile of rocks or hill.

Mia Harmony

Perfect unity. This is a good choice if you want a name connected to music.

Mia Haven

Meaning safe place.

Mia Hazel

Meaning hazel tree. Also relates to brown eye colour.

Mia Heidi

Meaning of noble birth.

Mia Helen

Shining light.

Mia Holly

A perfect winter baby name, after the pretty festive plant with red berries.

Mia Hope

A joyful name meaning to hope.

Mia India

Taken from the name of the country. Also means river.

Mia Ireland

A pretty destination baby name. Meaning fertile land.

Mia Iris

A name of Greek origin meaning rainbow.

Mia Isabella

Meaning god is my oath.

Mia Isla

A Spanish and Scottish origin name meaning island.

Mia Isobel

Meaning pledged to god.

Mia Ivy

Meaning vine.

Mia Jade

After the precious green stone.

Mia Jadis

Meaning magic or sorcery.

Mia Jasmine

Meaning gift from God.

Mia Jane

God is gracious.

Mia Jemima

Dove.

Mia Jennifer

Meaning the fair one.

Mia Jessica

God beholds.

Mia Jewel

A name that means precious.

Mia Jocelyn

Happy.

Mia Josephine

Meaning he shall increase.

Mia Joy

Meaning great happiness.

Mia Juliet

Youthful.

Mia June

From the name of the month, this is derived from the name Juno.

Mia Juno

Queen of the heavens.

Mia Kate

Pure or clear.

Mia Kirsten

Meaning follower of christ.

Mia Lacey/Lacie

An Old French word meaning braid.

Mia Lexie

Defender of men.

Mia Lilian

Meaning lily.

Mia Lily

After the pretty exotic flower.

Mia Lola

Sorrows.

Mia Louise

Renowned warrior.

Mia Love

A gorgeous and unusual choice for a name meaning to adore.

Mia Lucie/Lucy

Meaning of light.

Mia Lux

Meaning light

Mia Mackenzie

Meaning son of Kenneth.

Mia Madeline

An English name meaning high tower.

Mia Madison

Son of Matthew.

Mia Maisy

Meaning child of light or pearl.

Mia Malin

Little strong warrior.

Mia Margaret

Pearl.

Mia Margot

Pearl.

Mia Marley

Pleasant wood.

Mia Marie

Meaning star of the sea.

Mia Mary

An old fashioned name of Hebrew origin meaning beloved.

Mia Maryam

Meaning rebellious.

Mia Matilda

Meaning might and strength.

Mia Maven

Meaning one who understands.

Mia Megan/Meghan/Meaghan

Meaning pearl.

Mia Melody

Meaning song.

Mia Meredith

Meaning great and noted ruler.

Mia Moon

A celestial baby name.

Mia Monica

Meaning to advise.

Mia Monroe

A Scottish name meaning from the hill.

Mia Nancy

Meaning grace.

Mia Natalie

Meaning Christmas.

Mia Nell

Bright or shining one.

Mia Nevaeh

This name is heaven spelt backwards.

Mia Noelle

A great Christmas baby name! This actually means Christmas!

Mia North

This name has grown in popularity since Kim Kardashian called her daughter North.

Mia Nur

Meaning light.

Mia Ocean/Oceane

Meaning sea.

Mia Octavia

Meaning born eighth.

Mia Oda

Meaning wealth or fortune.

Mia Odette

A French naming meaning wealthy.

Mia Olivia

Meaning olive tree.

Mia Ophelia

Helper.

Mia Ottilie

Prosperous battle.

Mia Paige

Meaning assistant or helper.

Mia Payton

An Irish name meaning fighting man’s estate.

Mia Pear

An unusual baby name that taps into the trend for fruit inspired names, other examples include Apple, Plum and Clementine.

Mia Pearl

A precious baby name.

Mia Penelope

Meaning weaver.

Mia Phoenix

A name of Greek origin meaning dark red.

Mia Piper

Pipe or flute player.

Mia Posey

A bunch of flowers.

Mia Primrose

Meaning first rose.

Mia Quill

Meaning plume or feather.

Mia Quinn

Wise or counsel.

Mia Rae

Well advised protector.

Mia Rain

A stunning nature baby name that is perfect if you want an unusual and stormy name.

Mia Rosa

Rose or flower.

Mia Rosalie.

Meaning rose.

Mia Rose

After the pretty flower.

Mia Royal

An unusual baby name choice with connotations of strength and power.

Mia Ruby

Meaning red.

Mia Rue

Meaning herb or regret.

Mia Ruth

Meaning companion or friend.

Mia Rylie

An Irish name meaning brave.

Mia Sadie

Meaning princess.

Mia Sage

A Latin name meaning wise.

Mia Sailor

A unique baby name meaning person who sails.

Mia Saoirse

An Irish name that means freedom. Pronounced “seer-sha”.

Mia Serena

Meaning peaceful or quiet.

Mia Sienna

Meaning orange-red.

Mia Sky/Skye

A cute boho baby name.

Mia Sloan

Meaning expedition.

Mia Snow

A pretty name that works great for a winter baby.

Mia Soleil

A French name meaning sun.

Mia Sophie

Wisdom.

Mia Star

A pretty and delicate celestial baby name.

Mia Storm/Stormy

A powerful baby name choice if you want a name inspired by nature and the elements.

Mia Summer

After the warmest season.

Mia Sunny

Bright and cheerful.

Mia Suri

Meaning princess.

Mia Sydney

Meaning wide island.

Mia Sylvie

Forest.

Mia Tatum

Old English name meaning Tate’s homestead.

Mia Taylor

Cutter of cloth.

Mia Teagan

Meaning wise poet.

Mia Temperance

Moderation or self-control.

Mia Trinity

Meaning three.

Mia True

Meaning truthful or honest.

Mia Tuesday

After the day of the week.

Mia Valentina

Healthy or strong.

Mia Verity

Meaning truth.

Mia Victoria

Victory.

Mia Violet

After the pretty purple shade and flowers.

Mia Vivienne

A French name meaning alive.

Mia Willow

Meaning freedom or willow tree.

Mia Winona

Meaning first born daughter.

Mia Wren

Meaning small bird.

Mia Wyatt

An old English name meaning brave.

Mia Xena

Greek name meaning guest or stranger.

Mia Yasmine

Meaning jasmine, a pretty flower.

Mia Zara

Radiance.

Mia Zoe

A Greek name meaning life.

Nicknames for Mia

The name Mia is already pretty short however as parents we often like nicknames or pet names to use affectionately as a family. Here are a few nickname ideas for Mia:

Mimi
Mee
Mai
Mir
M&M

First names that work with Mia

Want to use Mia as a middle name? These gorgeous first names work brilliantly with Mia as a middle name.

Abby Mia
Audrey Mia
Bella Mia
Daisy Mia
Eloise Mia
Emery Mia
Felicity Mia
Florence Mia
Georgia Mia
Isobel Mia
Lola Mia
Phoebe Mia
Scarlett Mia
Serena Mia
Sophie Mia
Willow Mia
Zoey Mia

Sibling names to go with Mia

Need a twin name for Mia? Or already have a child called Mia and want a name that works well with this stunning girl name? Here are some sweet ideas for boys and girls: