Ellie vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
6,306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ell, Ely, Elie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Ellie Rank #21
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21 for Ellie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellie ___

  • Ellie Mae
  • Ellie Rose
  • Ellie Grace
  • Ellie Jane
  • Ellie Kate
  • Ellie Claire

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 Ellie

Sophie Oliver Jack Ruby Charlie

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellie or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ellie at #21 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Mia mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ellie and Mia boy or girl names?

Ellie is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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