Gretel vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretel

Girl #3,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,274
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Greta, Gret

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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

Gretel Rank #3,274
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3274 for Gretel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretel ___

  • Gretel Rose
  • Gretel Marie
  • Gretel Louise
  • Gretel Elise
  • Gretel Anna
  • Gretel 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 Gretel

Hansel Fritz Liesel Anneliese Klaus

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretel or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gretel at #3274 in the United States.

What do Gretel and Mia mean?

Gretel means "pearl" (Greek via Germanic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Gretel and Mia boy or girl names?

Gretel is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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