Elias vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elias Rank #25
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25 for Elias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elias ___

  • Elias James
  • Elias Cole
  • Elias Thomas
  • Elias Grey
  • Elias River
  • Elias John

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 Elias

Ezra Tobias Iris Silas Clara

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elias or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elias at #25 in the United States.

What do Elias and Mia mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Elias and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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