Meaning: Short form of Maria; also Italian mine
The story
An established familiar form of Maria used independently across many countries. It coincides with the Italian word for mine, but that coincidence is not the only explanation of its naming history.
Famous namesakes
- Mia HammSoccer player
- Mia FarrowActor
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Mia comes from Italian and Scandinavian.
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