Clare vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#950
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clary

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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

Clare Rank #950
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #950 for Clare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clare ___

  • Clare Marie
  • Clare Elizabeth
  • Clare Anne
  • Clare Rose
  • Clare Josephine
  • Clare Frances

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 Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Mia mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Clare and Mia boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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