Mia vs Peri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Peri

Girl #5,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,380
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Peri Rank #5,380

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5380 for Peri.

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

Peri ___

  • Peri Rose
  • Peri June
  • Peri Mae
  • Peri Claire
  • Peri Violet
  • Peri Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Peri

Zara Iris Felix Jasper Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Peri more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Peri at #5380 in the United States.

What do Mia and Peri mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Peri means "fairy, magical being" (Persian origin).

Are Mia and Peri boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Peri is primarily a girl name.

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