Amber vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amber

Girl #541 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ambergris, waxy substance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#541
Total SSA Count
558
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amb

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Popularity Comparison

Amber Rank #541
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #541 for Amber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amber ___

  • Amber Rose
  • Amber Lynn
  • Amber Marie
  • Amber Grace
  • Amber Nicole
  • Amber Lee

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 Amber

Crystal Jade Opal Chase Devon

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amber or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amber at #541 in the United States.

What do Amber and Mia mean?

Amber means "ambergris, waxy substance" (Arabic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Amber and Mia boy or girl names?

Amber is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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