Gretchen vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Gretchen Rank #3,569
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretchen ___

  • Gretchen Rose
  • Gretchen Marie
  • Gretchen Louise
  • Gretchen Anne
  • Gretchen Elise
  • Gretchen Clare

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 Gretchen

Liesel Heidi Ernst Klaus Ingrid

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretchen or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Gretchen and Mia mean?

Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Gretchen and Mia boy or girl names?

Gretchen is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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