Gretta 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

Gretta Rank #4,387
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4387 for Gretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

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 Gretta

Ingrid Astrid Sigrid Helga Klaus

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretta or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Gretta and Mia mean?

Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Gretta and Mia boy or girl names?

Gretta is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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