Mary vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

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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

Mary Rank #132
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #132 for Mary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary Claire

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 Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mary or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Mary and Mia mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mary and Mia boy or girl names?

Mary is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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