Mia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mia Name at a Glance

Name	Mia
Meaning	Variant of Maria: Commonly-used variant of Mary: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter. Popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Mia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mia means “Variant of Maria: Commonly-used variant of Mary: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter. Popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mia Name Origin

Our database records Mia under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mia

When considering Mia for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.