Mia in Chinese
Mia in Chinese is 米娅 (Mǐ Yà).
- Origin
- Scandinavian/Italian
- Meaning
- mine; beloved
The name traces back to Scandinavian/Italian sources, where it is usually explained as "mine; beloved". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1933 and peaked in 2015. Spellings pronounced the same way include Mya, which share the transliteration 米娅.
3 ways to write Mia
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
米娅
Mǐ Yà
The standard transliteration of Mia: 米 (mǐ, "rice"), 娅 (yà, "graceful (girls' names)"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 2 characters: 米 mǐ + 娅 yà. The tone contour is 3-4 (dipping, falling).
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 米
mǐ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
rice
- 娅
yà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful (girls' names)
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
嘉怡
Jiā Yí
Inspired by "mine; beloved": 嘉 (jiā, "excellent, praiseworthy") + 怡 (yí, "joyful, harmonious"), expressing love, joy and blessings.
Why these characters?
嘉 (excellent, praiseworthy) answers the "beloved" in Mia's meaning, and 怡 (joyful, harmonious) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 嘉
jiā
Tone 1 · 14 strokes (simplified)
excellent, praiseworthy
- 怡
yí
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
joyful, harmonious
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
苗喜
Miáo Xǐ
苗 (miáo, "sprout, seedling") + 喜 (xǐ, "happiness, joy"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
苗 (miáo) sounds close to the opening "mia" of Mia (compare 米 mǐ) but means "sprout, seedling"; 喜 adds "happiness, joy".
Character breakdown
21 strokes total (simplified)- 苗
miáo
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
sprout, seedling
- 喜
xǐ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
happiness, joy
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Recent US usage of Mia
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Mia ranked 6 among names recorded for girls, with 68,154 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 216,490 girls named Mia since 1933, with the high point in 2015 (14,892 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #341 to #6 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1933
- Total since 1880
- 216,490
More About Mia in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Mia offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Mia, you'll find options that work for you.
Mia is also spelled Mya — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Mya in Chinese, Grace in Chinese, and Alexandra in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Maria in Chinese, Crystal in Chinese, Morgan in Chinese, and Angela in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Mia, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Mia to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Mia translated into Chinese?
米娅 (Mǐ Yà), or 米婭 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 米娅 have?
15 strokes in simplified form and 17 in traditional; per character: 米 6, 娅 9.
How popular is the name Mia?
US Social Security records show 216,490 girls named Mia since 1933, with the high point in 2015 (14,892 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #341 to #6 among girls.