Claire vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claire

Girl #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"illustrious, renowned"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67
Total SSA Count
3,329
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clai, Claiy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Claire Rank #67
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #67 for Claire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claire ___

  • Claire Elizabeth
  • Claire Anne
  • Claire Louise
  • Claire Olivia
  • Claire Marie
  • Claire Isabelle

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 Claire

Sophie Isabelle James Henry Rose

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claire or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Claire at #67 in the United States.

What do Claire and Mia mean?

Claire means "illustrious, renowned" (Old French origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Claire and Mia boy or girl names?

Claire is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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