Arlene vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,817
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arly, Arlie, Lena

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlene Rank #1,817
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlene ___

  • Arlene Marie
  • Arlene Rose
  • Arlene Jean
  • Arlene Ann
  • Arlene Louise
  • Arlene Kay

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 Arlene

Shirley Beverly Donna Gary Dennis

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlene or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Mia mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Arlene and Mia boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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