Elijah vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8
Total SSA Count
11,171
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8 for Elijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah David

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 Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elijah at #8 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Mia mean?

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

Are Elijah and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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