Ares vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #295 for Ares.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ares ___

  • Ares James
  • Ares Cole
  • Ares Storm
  • Ares Valor
  • Ares Leon
  • Ares Rex

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 Ares

Orion Atlas Zeus Apollo Athena

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Mia mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ares and Mia boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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