Girl name
Mia name meaning
“Mine, belonging to me”
Mia means “mine” or “belonging to me” in Italian. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it also has an established connection with Maria as a shortened form. Through Maria, it belongs to the Hebrew Miryam name family, giving it a historical association beyond the Italian possessive word.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,180
What does Mia mean?
Mine, belonging to me
In Turkish: Benim, bana ait
Mia is used both as an independent short name and as a member of the Maria family. Its Italian counterpart meaning ‘mine’ gives it an association with closeness and affectionate address. Its relationship with Maria, Mary and Meryem reaches into an older naming tradition with a disputed ultimate meaning.
Origin of the name Mia
Mia directly matches Italian mia, ‘mine’. As a given name it is also a short form of Maria, so many uses belong to the Hebrew Miryam name family; the Italian lexical meaning is distinct from that historical derivation.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Mia in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Mi |
How to pronounce Mia
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mia/ |
Is Mia a girl’s name?
Yes, Mia is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mia
Famous people named Mia
- Mia Melissa Koloszar · b. 2011
- Mia Schulte · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Mia
What is the meaning of Mia?
Mia means “Mine, belonging to me”. Mia directly matches Italian mia, ‘mine’. As a given name it is also a short form of Maria, so many uses belong to the Hebrew Miryam name family; the Italian lexical meaning is distinct from that historical derivation.
Is Mia a girl’s name?
Yes, Mia is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mia in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mia nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mia?
Mia is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Mia have?
Mia has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Mia?
Mia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mia?
Notable people named Mia include Mia Melissa Koloszar, Mia Schulte.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm11272 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake