Mia vs Scarlett

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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Scarlett

Girl #27 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright red color"

Origin: Old French escarlate

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27
Total SSA Count
5,894
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scar, Letty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Scarlett Rank #27

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27 for Scarlett.

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

Scarlett ___

  • Scarlett Rose
  • Scarlett Grace
  • Scarlett Mae
  • Scarlett Anne
  • Scarlett Jane
  • Scarlett Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Scarlett

Rhett Violet Jasper Ivy Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Scarlett more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Scarlett at #27 in the United States.

What do Mia and Scarlett mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Scarlett means "bright red color" (Old French escarlate origin).

Are Mia and Scarlett boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Scarlett is primarily a girl name.

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