Lamar vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Lam

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lamar ___

  • Lamar James
  • Lamar Anthony
  • Lamar Marcus
  • Lamar Deon
  • Lamar Robert

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 Lamar

Marcus Jada Deon Imani Kendrick

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Mia mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lamar and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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