Craig vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cra, Cry, Crie

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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

Craig Rank #1,840
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1840 for Craig.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Craig ___

  • Craig James
  • Craig Lee
  • Craig Anthony
  • Craig Michael
  • Craig Thomas
  • Craig David

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 Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Mia mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Craig and Mia boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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