Mia vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mur

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Murray Rank #2,744

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2744 for Murray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Murray ___

  • Murray James
  • Murray William
  • Murray Alexander
  • Murray Ross
  • Murray Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Murray more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Mia and Murray mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mia and Murray boy or girl names?

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

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