Mia
A Used in Several European Languages, Including Scandinavian and Italian name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Mia in Australia
2024 #5→2025 #5Steady
Mia ranks 5th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 1st in 2008. Since first appearing at 1st in 2008, it has moved down 4 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #5 |
| 2024 | #5 |
| 2023 | #8 |
| 2022 | #6 |
| 2021 | #5 |
| 2020 | #5 |
| 2019 | #5 |
| 2018 | #5 |
| 2017 | #5 |
| 2016 | #4 |
| 2015 | #4 |
| 2014 | #4 |
| 2013 | #10 |
| 2012 | #10 |
| 2011 | #13 |
| 2010 | #5 |
| 2009 | #11 |
| 2008 | #1 |
Meaning
The name Mia is commonly linked to short form of Maria and other names.
In a nutshellMia means “short form of Maria and other names”.
Origin
Mia is usually described as an Used in several European languages, including Scandinavian and Italian.
Origin in briefUsed in Several European Languages, Including Scandinavian and Italian
Quick answers
Questions about Mia
Is Mia a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Mia ranked #5 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Mia becoming more popular?
Mia held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #1 in 2008 to #5 in 2025.
Is Mia a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Mia appears as a baby girl name.
What does Mia mean?
Mia is most commonly linked to short form of Maria and other names.
What is the origin of Mia?
Mia is usually described as an Used in several European languages, including Scandinavian and Italian.
Is Mia short for anything?
Mia is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Mimi.
Names similar to Mia
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20