Delilah vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delilah

Girl #50 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
4,240
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deli, Lilah, Lila

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Delilah Rank #50
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #50 for Delilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delilah ___

  • Delilah Rose
  • Delilah Grace
  • Delilah Jane
  • Delilah Mae
  • Delilah Faith
  • Delilah Claire

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 Delilah

Samson Solomon Jezebel Iris Violet

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delilah or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Delilah at #50 in the United States.

What do Delilah and Mia mean?

Delilah means "From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength" (Biblical origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Delilah and Mia boy or girl names?

Delilah is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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