Faris vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faris

Boy #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Persia (place name)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Fay, Faie

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

Faris Rank #1,452
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1452 for Faris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faris ___

  • Faris Ali
  • Faris Hassan
  • Faris Malik
  • Faris Ibrahim
  • Faris Yusuf
  • Faris Tariq

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 Faris

Layla Nour Zara Tariq Yasmin

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faris or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Faris at #1452 in the United States.

What do Faris and Mia mean?

Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Faris and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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