Arliss 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

Popularity Comparison

Arliss Rank #4,864
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4864 for Arliss.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arliss ___

  • Arliss James
  • Arliss Wayne
  • Arliss Dean
  • Arliss Roy
  • Arliss Lee
  • Arliss Dale

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 Arliss

Harlan Merle Floyd Clovis Dolores

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arliss or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arliss at #4864 in the United States.

What do Arliss and Mia mean?

Arliss means "army, nobleman" (Germanic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Arliss and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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