Clea vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clea Rank #5,323
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5323 for Clea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea 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 Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Clea and Mia mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Clea and Mia boy or girl names?

Clea is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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