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Mea
Pronounced MEE-ah /ˈmi.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Mia — Italian/Spanish 'mine', and a pet form of Maria ('beloved; of the sea'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mea is a spelling of Mia — from Italian and Spanish mia, 'mine, my own' — and also a pet form of Maria, from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved' or 'of the sea' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, simple, modern name; the -ea styling personalizes it (said 'MEE-ah').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, mine-or-beloved at the root, and simple.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mea mean?
Mea spells Mia — Italian 'mine', and a pet of Maria ('beloved; of the sea'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Mea?
It's said MEE-ah /ˈmi.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mea a boy or girl name?
Mea is a girl's name.
How popular is Mea?
Mea is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Mia is more common.