Dilan 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

Dilan Rank #661
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #661 for Dilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan Blake

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 Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Mia mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Dilan and Mia boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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