Clarissa vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,160
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Rissa, Clary

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

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarissa ___

  • Clarissa Jane
  • Clarissa Rose
  • Clarissa Anne
  • Clarissa Elizabeth
  • Clarissa Violet
  • Clarissa Mae

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 Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Mia mean?

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

Are Clarissa and Mia boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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