Mia

Origin and meaning of Mia

Mia has a double soul: in Italian it matches the possessive 'mine', while in Northern Europe it arose as a pet form of Maria. Either way it carries a tender sense of belonging. Short, sweet and instantly memorable, it wins hearts through sheer simplicity. In recent years it has become hugely popular across much of the world, from the United States to Germany and Scandinavia, and is much loved in Italy too.

Variants around the world

How Mia is said in other languages.

Famous people

• Mia Hamm— footballer