Clara vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clare, Clar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #78 for Clara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clara ___

  • Clara June
  • Clara Louise
  • Clara Mae
  • Clara Josephine
  • Clara Elise

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 Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Mia mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Clara and Mia boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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