Mia vs Rush

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

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Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Rush Rank #1,496

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1496 for Rush.

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

Rush ___

  • Rush James
  • Rush Alexander
  • Rush William
  • Rush Thomas
  • Rush Henry
  • Rush Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Rush more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Mia and Rush mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Mia and Rush boy or girl names?

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

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