Farrah vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farrah

Girl #1,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, delight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fara, Far

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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

Farrah Rank #1,151
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1151 for Farrah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farrah ___

  • Farrah Lynn
  • Farrah Michelle
  • Farrah Jade
  • Farrah Rose
  • Farrah Nicole
  • Farrah Elise

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 Farrah

Jenna Nadia Layla Omar Khalil

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrah or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Farrah at #1151 in the United States.

What do Farrah and Mia mean?

Farrah means "joy, happiness, delight" (Arabic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Farrah and Mia boy or girl names?

Farrah is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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