Mia vs Perla

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
Full profile for Mia →

Perla

Girl #1,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Latin/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,309
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perl, Perlita

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Perla →

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Perla Rank #1,309

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1309 for Perla.

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

Perla ___

  • Perla Maria
  • Perla Elena
  • Perla Rosa
  • Perla Valentina
  • Perla Ines
  • Perla Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Perla

Esmeralda Coral Ruby Rosa Jade

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Perla more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Perla at #1309 in the United States.

What do Mia and Perla mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Perla means "pearl" (Latin/Spanish origin).

Are Mia and Perla boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Perla is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Perla vs Mia Mia vs Zoe Mia vs Elena Mia vs Ella Mia vs Rose
← Full profile: Mia ← Full profile: Perla Browse all baby names