Mia vs Rayan

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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Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Rayan Rank #580

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #580 for Rayan.

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

Rayan ___

  • Rayan Omar
  • Rayan Malik
  • Rayan Sami
  • Rayan Kareem
  • Rayan Yusuf
  • Rayan Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Rayan more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rayan at #580 in the United States.

What do Mia and Rayan mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Mia and Rayan boy or girl names?

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

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