Arla vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arla

Girl #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,228
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Ari

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Arla Rank #5,228
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5228 for Arla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arla ___

  • Arla June
  • Arla Mae
  • Arla Rose
  • Arla Claire
  • Arla Faye
  • Arla Dawn

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 Arla

Orla Arlo Nora Vera Astrid

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arla or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arla at #5228 in the United States.

What do Arla and Mia mean?

Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Arla and Mia boy or girl names?

Arla is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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