Ellington 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

Ellington Rank #3,567
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3567 for Ellington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellington ___

  • Ellington Rose
  • Ellington Grace
  • Ellington Mae
  • Ellington Claire
  • Ellington Jane
  • Ellington Paige

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 Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ellington at #3567 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Mia mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ellington and Mia boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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