Mia vs Rae

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

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Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Rae Rank #1,260

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1260 for Rae.

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

Rae ___

  • Rae Ellen
  • Rae Marie
  • Rae Louise
  • Rae Elizabeth
  • Rae Ann
  • Rae Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Rae more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Mia and Rae mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Mia and Rae boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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