Cedar vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ced, Cey, Ceie

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

Cedar Rank #1,203
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedar ___

  • Cedar James
  • Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Stone
  • Cedar River
  • Cedar Finn
  • Cedar Wolf

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 Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Mia mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Cedar and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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