Kerry vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,690
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ker

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kerry Rank #2,690
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

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 Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerry or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Mia mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Kerry and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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