Dilys 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

Dilys Rank #69,211
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #69211 for Dilys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilys ___

  • Dilys Rose
  • Dilys Mae
  • Dilys Grace
  • Dilys Anne
  • Dilys Jane

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 Dilys

Rhiannon Seren Anwen Gethin Rhodri

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilys or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dilys at #69211 in the United States.

What do Dilys and Mia mean?

Dilys means "genuine, true, perfect" (Welsh origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Dilys and Mia boy or girl names?

Dilys is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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