Ella vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30 for Ella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

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 Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Ella and Mia mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ella and Mia boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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