Alena vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alena

Girl #749 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Russian German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#749
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alenka, Lena, Allie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Alena Rank #749
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #749 for Alena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alena ___

  • Alena Rose
  • Alena Grace
  • Alena Marie
  • Alena Claire
  • Alena Jane
  • Alena Sofia

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alena

Elena Katarina Marta Petra Lukas

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alena or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alena at #749 in the United States.

What do Alena and Mia mean?

Alena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Slavic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Alena and Mia boy or girl names?

Alena is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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