Elissa 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
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Popularity Comparison

Elissa Rank #1,529
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1529 for Elissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

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 Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elissa or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Elissa at #1529 in the United States.

What do Elissa and Mia mean?

Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Elissa and Mia boy or girl names?

Elissa is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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