Clove vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clove

Girl #25,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,264
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo, Cly, Clie

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

Clove Rank #25,264
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25264 for Clove.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clove ___

  • Clove Rose
  • Clove Mae
  • Clove Sage
  • Clove Gray
  • Clove Wren
  • Clove June

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 Clove

Fern Sage Indigo Birch Hazel

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clove or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clove at #25264 in the United States.

What do Clove and Mia mean?

Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Clove and Mia boy or girl names?

Clove is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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