Mia vs Raiya

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

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Raiya Rank #2,791

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2791 for Raiya.

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

Raiya ___

  • Raiya Nour
  • Raiya Layla
  • Raiya Fatima
  • Raiya Zara
  • Raiya Sana
  • Raiya Leila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Raiya

Amir Zara Yusuf Layla Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Raiya more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raiya at #2791 in the United States.

What do Mia and Raiya mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Raiya means "flag, banner" (Arabic origin).

Are Mia and Raiya boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Raiya is primarily a girl name.

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