Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mia.
National Rank (2025)
#6
All-Time Peak Rank
#5 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
310,219
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Mia Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Mia
According to SSA data, Mia achieved its highest historical rank of #5 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 14,943 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 25.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 84 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-25.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record14,943Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
26yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
84Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:6
1940s:105
1950s:360
1960s:4,240
1970s:4,411
1980s:5,687
1990s:14,630
2000s:83,516
2010s:129,110
2020s:68,154
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesM-ia
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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