Della vs Mia

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #579 for Della.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

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 Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Della and Mia mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Della and Mia boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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