Maretha vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

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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

Maretha Rank #66,965
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #66965 for Maretha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

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 Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maretha or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Maretha and Mia mean?

Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Maretha and Mia boy or girl names?

Maretha is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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