Ellis vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #273 for Ellis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellis ___

  • Ellis James
  • Ellis Thomas
  • Ellis Reid
  • Ellis Cole
  • Ellis Grant
  • Ellis Finn

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 Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Mia mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ellis and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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