Cecily vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecily

Girl #1,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Caecilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,601
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Ceci, Cissy

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecily Rank #1,601
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1601 for Cecily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecily ___

  • Cecily Rose
  • Cecily Jane
  • Cecily Frances
  • Cecily Louise
  • Cecily Margaret
  • Cecily Anne

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 Cecily

Edmund Archibald Beatrice Clementine Violet

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecily or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cecily at #1601 in the United States.

What do Cecily and Mia mean?

Cecily means "from the Caecilius family" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Cecily and Mia boy or girl names?

Cecily is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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