Barry vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bar

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Barry Rank #1,421
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1421 for Barry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barry ___

  • Barry James
  • Barry John
  • Barry Michael
  • Barry Thomas
  • Barry Patrick
  • Barry Allen

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 Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Barry and Mia mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Barry and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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