Darby vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darby

Girl #3,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer park, settlement of deer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,183
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

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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

Darby Rank #3,183
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3183 for Darby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darby ___

  • Darby Rose
  • Darby June
  • Darby Faith
  • Darby Claire
  • Darby Elise
  • Darby Grace

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 Darby

Finley Rory Sloane Beckett Briar

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Darby at #3183 in the United States.

What do Darby and Mia mean?

Darby means "deer park, settlement of deer" (Old Norse origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Darby and Mia boy or girl names?

Darby is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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