Iraya vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iraya

Girl #24,676 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"highland, upland region"

Origin: Tagalog/Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog Indigenous Philippine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,676
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Raya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Iraya Rank #24,676
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24676 for Iraya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iraya ___

  • Iraya Maria
  • Iraya Grace
  • Iraya Joy
  • Iraya Belen
  • Iraya Luz

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 Iraya

Amaya Ligaya Bayani Dakila

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iraya or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Iraya at #24676 in the United States.

What do Iraya and Mia mean?

Iraya means "highland, upland region" (Tagalog/Filipino origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Iraya and Mia boy or girl names?

Iraya is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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