Calyx vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calyx

Boy #5,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cup, chalice"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,845
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Caly, Lix

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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

Calyx Rank #5,845
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5845 for Calyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calyx ___

  • Calyx James
  • Calyx River
  • Calyx Stone
  • Calyx Sage
  • Calyx Orion
  • Calyx Finn

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 Calyx

Flora Petal Jasper Rowan Wren

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calyx or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Calyx at #5845 in the United States.

What do Calyx and Mia mean?

Calyx means "cup, chalice" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Calyx and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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