Mars vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mars

Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

Cultural Roots

Roman English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,455
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Mars Rank #1,455
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1455 for Mars.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mars ___

  • Mars James
  • Mars Alexander
  • Mars Orion
  • Mars Leo
  • Mars River
  • Mars Thatcher

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 Mars

Luna Orion Aurora Juno Cleo

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mars or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Mia mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mars and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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