Eliana vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliana

Girl #18 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"daughter of the sun"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Jewish Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18
Total SSA Count
6,423
Syllables
5
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Eli, Ana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eliana Rank #18
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18 for Eliana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliana ___

  • Eliana Grace
  • Eliana Rose
  • Eliana Claire
  • Eliana Marie
  • Eliana Hope
  • Eliana Jade

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 Eliana

Isabella Gabriella Nathaniel Sophia Julian

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliana or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Eliana at #18 in the United States.

What do Eliana and Mia mean?

Eliana means "daughter of the sun" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Eliana and Mia boy or girl names?

Eliana is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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