Elara vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elara

Girl #1,158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,158
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Lara, Ara

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elara Rank #1,158
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1158 for Elara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elara ___

  • Elara Rose
  • Elara Jane
  • Elara Violet
  • Elara Mae
  • Elara Celeste
  • Elara Wren

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 Elara

Luna Lyra Orion Nova Cassia

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elara or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elara at #1158 in the United States.

What do Elara and Mia mean?

Elara means "mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Elara and Mia boy or girl names?

Elara is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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