Declining since 2021, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Miia since 2005
Babies named Miia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Miia is a Finnish name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2005, with a peak ranking of 10,917 in 2010. Since then, its usage has declined, with the trajectory indicating a falling trend since 2021. In 2025, the name was given to about 1 in every 200,908 newborns, making it a rare choice. Its origins are uncertain, but it is widely considered a variant of Mia or a Finnish diminutive of Maria. The name has seen occasional use across Scandinavian communities but remains uncommon in the United States.
Miia is a Finnish name that likely originated as a variant of Mia or as a diminutive of Maria. It has been in use in Finland since the mid-20th century but gained broader popularity in the early 21st century. The name's exact derivation is debated, as it may also be a modern coinage influenced by similar-sounding names.
“Miia” around the world
Where Miia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Mia
Sibling names for Miia
Names that share Miia's style, for a brother or sister.
