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Mia Pet Name

Mia is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Mine, beloved" and originating from Italian (Latin), most often given to female pets, with a classic, human style, ranked #46 among dog names and ranked #26 among cat names, across 4,190 pet records in our database.

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Mia at a glance

MeaningMine, beloved
OriginItalian
LanguageLatin
StyleClassic, human
Length3 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Mia as a pet name?

Mia is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#46

Dog Name

#26

Cat Name

4,190

Pet Records

Mia pet name popularity over time

2004200520072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Mia a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female100%
Male0%

Mia is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Mia more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs24%
Cats8%
Other68%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Mia?

Based on the available breed data, Mia appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (374)Shih Tzu (244)Chihuahua (192)Maltese (109)Shih Tzu Crossbreed (91)Domestic Shorthair (15)LAB MIX (12)YORKSHIRE TERRIER (11)
See more: Dog Names by Breed

What does the name Mia mean?

Mia means "Mine, beloved" and comes from Italian (Latin).

The name is associated with classic, human, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Mia

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Mia nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Mia?

Mia fits these categories:

Mia as a human name

Mia is also used as a human name. Ranked #8 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Mia

Dogs
Cats
affectionate
labrador retriever: Friendly and affectionate, matching the meaning of beloved.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2004 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

4,190

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 183 recordsAustin Animal Center: 13 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 2,862 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 61 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 1,071 records
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