Clarisse vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarisse

Girl #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Italian Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,094
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clar, Risse, Clari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Clarisse Rank #5,094
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5094 for Clarisse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarisse ___

  • Clarisse Marie
  • Clarisse Sophie
  • Clarisse Anne
  • Clarisse Louise
  • Clarisse Elise
  • Clarisse Renee

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 Clarisse

Berenice Celestine Amelie Lucien Raphael

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarisse or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clarisse at #5094 in the United States.

What do Clarisse and Mia mean?

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

Are Clarisse and Mia boy or girl names?

Clarisse is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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