Arissa 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arissa Rank #4,725
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4725 for Arissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arissa ___

  • Arissa Mae
  • Arissa Rose
  • Arissa Claire
  • Arissa Grace
  • Arissa Lynn
  • Arissa Nicole

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 Arissa

Elara Marissa Thalia Levi Orion

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arissa or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arissa at #4725 in the United States.

What do Arissa and Mia mean?

Arissa means "best, excellence" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Arissa and Mia boy or girl names?

Arissa is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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