Girls name · California
Mia in California
Mia was the 2nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,788 babies named Mia that year. Since 1951, California families have named 56,886 babies Mia.
Popularity over time
Mia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | 1227th |
| 1963 | 22 | 716th |
| 1974 | 62 | 390th |
| 1984 | 81 | 381st |
| 1994 | 121 | 352nd |
| 2004 | 1,278 | 21st |
| 2015 | 2,874 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 1,788 | 2nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1227th in 1951 to 2nd in 2025.
The most babies named Mia in California in a single year was 2,874, in 2015. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2016.
Across the country, Mia reached its best rank of #1 in California (2016). See Mia in every state →
How popular is Mia in California?
Mia was the 2nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,788 babies named Mia that year. Since 1951, California families have named 56,886 babies Mia.
How many babies are named Mia in California?
In 2025, 1,788 babies were named Mia in California. The most babies named Mia in California in a single year was 2,874, in 2015.
What is the rank of Mia in California?
Mia ranked 2nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2016.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.