Meredith vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meredith

Girl #490 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great lord, magnificent ruler"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Merry, Mere

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Meredith Rank #490
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #490 for Meredith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith 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 Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meredith or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Meredith and Mia mean?

Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Meredith and Mia boy or girl names?

Meredith is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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