Cary
Meaning
"pleasant stream"
Origin: Celtic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,642
- Total SSA Count
- 31
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pleasant stream"
Origin: Celtic
"mine, beloved"
Origin: Scandinavian
Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3642 for Cary.
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Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.
Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).
Cary is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.