Miia

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Pronounced MEE-uh /ˈmiː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Miia is best known as a Finnish pet form of Maria (ultimately Hebrew, 'beloved; bitter; sea of sorrow'), the double-i spelling reflecting Finnish style; it also reads as a modern coinage or Mia variant. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Miia reads as a Finnish form of Maria or a Mia variant (said 'MEE-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowFinnish

MeaningMiia is best known as a Finnish pet form of Maria (ultimately Hebrew, 'beloved; bitter; sea of sorrow'), the double-i spelling reflecting Finnish style; it also reads as a modern coinage or Mia variant. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#11591 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Miia is a Finnish name, usually a short form of Maria, its doubled i a mark of Finnish spelling; abroad it reads as a variant of Mia or a modern coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note. Soft and rare (said 'MEE-uh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, against the more common Mia. Rare, soft, and Finnish-flavored.

Did you know? Miia, with its Finnish double-i spelling, is often a pet form of Maria - though it also reads simply as a variant of Mia. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'MEE-uh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Miia — Finnish form of Maria / Mia variant; routes uncertain

Variations

MiaMyaMiya

Nicknames

MiMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miia mean?

Miia is usually a Finnish form of Maria ('beloved; bitter'), or a variant of Mia. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Miia?

It's said MEE-uh /ˈmiː.ə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Miia a boy or girl name?

Miia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Miia?

Miia is rare in the U.S., more familiar in Finland.