Barret 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

Barret Rank #4,460
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4460 for Barret.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barret ___

  • Barret James
  • Barret Scott
  • Barret Cole
  • Barret Grant
  • Barret Lee
  • Barret Wayne

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 Barret

Fletcher Deacon Garrison Harlow Hadley

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Barret and Mia mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Barret and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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