Cyrus vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#255
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cyrus ___

  • Cyrus James
  • Cyrus Alexander
  • Cyrus Lee
  • Cyrus Andrew
  • Cyrus Thomas
  • Cyrus William

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 Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Mia mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Cyrus and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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