Cecilia vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecilia ___

  • Cecilia Rose
  • Cecilia Jane
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Cecilia Louise
  • Cecilia Marie
  • Cecilia Faith

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 Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Mia mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Cecilia and Mia boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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