Mia

Mia has roots in Scandinavian languages as a short form of Maria or Marie, themselves from the Hebrew Miriam. It also carries meaning in Italian and Spanish as a possessive pronoun meaning "mine" — a word of tender ownership. That dual identity, name and endearment, gives Mia an intimacy that few other names can match.

Mia claims the #23 spot among US pet names, with over 2,500 companions carrying it. Short, sweet, and unmistakable, Mia has a melodic quality that sounds equally at home called across a park or whispered softly. The name has been one of the most popular choices for female human babies in the US for over a decade, and that popularity has crossed naturally into pet naming. It suits companions who are alert, quick, and deeply connected to their people.