Marissa vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marissa

Girl #1,496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, variant of Maria"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rissa, Mari, Marri

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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

Marissa Rank #1,496
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1496 for Marissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marissa ___

  • Marissa Anne
  • Marissa Lynn
  • Marissa Grace
  • Marissa Elizabeth
  • Marissa Nicole
  • Marissa Marie

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 Marissa

Melissa Vanessa Cassandra Jessica Brandon

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marissa or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marissa at #1496 in the United States.

What do Marissa and Mia mean?

Marissa means "beloved, variant of Maria" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Marissa and Mia boy or girl names?

Marissa is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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