Gray vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Gray Rank #1,342
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1342 for Gray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gray ___

  • Gray James
  • Gray William
  • Gray Alexander
  • Gray Elliott
  • Gray Thomas
  • Gray Ford

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 Gray

Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Mia mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Gray and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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