Alethea vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alethea Rank #2,655
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2655 for Alethea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alethea ___

  • Alethea Rose
  • Alethea Jane
  • Alethea Grace
  • Alethea Mae
  • Alethea Claire
  • Alethea Louise

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alethea

Calliope Phoebe Theron Evander Clio

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alethea or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alethea at #2655 in the United States.

What do Alethea and Mia mean?

Alethea means "truth" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Alethea and Mia boy or girl names?

Alethea is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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