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Mia

Mia ranks #13 out of 5,428 girl dog names in our data (the #1 girl dog name is Bella). Across all 17 places, 1,896 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #25 among girl cat names.
Mia's popularity trend

Mia's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2015.

0.1%0.2%0.3%0.4%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
1,896
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#13
of 5,428 girl dog names
5-year rank move
−4
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% girls
99% girls1% boys
What does Mia mean?
/ˈmiːə/2 syllablesOrigin: Danish, Dutch, German, Norwegian, and Swedish

Mia is widely used as a short form of Maria or Amelia, and it has also stood as an independent given name in Scandinavian and Germanic countries for generations. Because it draws from more than one longer name, its exact original meaning is less fixed than most, but its role as an affectionate short form is well established.

Mia is compact and cheerful, with a bright, bouncy sound that suits a small, spirited companion. It also carries an easy confidence that works well on a larger pet with a big personality.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Mia shows up

Mia's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.6%
ProspectAustralia0.6%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.5%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.5%
ZürichSwitzerland0.5%
PlayfordAustralia0.4%
Maple RidgeCanada0.4%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.4%
DarwinAustralia0.3%
New York CityUnited States of America0.3%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.3%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.3%
AdelaideAustralia0.2%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.2%
BurnsideAustralia0.2%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.2%
SeattleUnited States of America0.2%

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