Mia

Often used as a short form in several traditions; commonly linked to forms of Maria.

Mia is a feminine given name that’s notably short and easy to write, with very broad modern popularity. For origin, many references explain it as a short form commonly linked to Maria; because short forms can arise independently across languages, conservative sources avoid over-precise etymology claims. Pronunciation in English is typically MEE-uh. Because variants like Mya exist, it can help to standardize your preferred spelling for documents.

Etymology: Mia is widely used as a standalone name and is often explained as a familiar short form of Maria (and sometimes other names depending on region).