Bray vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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

Bray Rank #2,828
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

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 Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Mia mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Bray and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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