Emilly vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilly

Girl #3,838 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,838
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

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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

Emilly Rank #3,838
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3838 for Emilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilly ___

  • Emilly Rose
  • Emilly Jane
  • Emilly Grace
  • Emilly Claire
  • Emilly Anne

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 Emilly

Olivia Charlotte James Henry Eleanor

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilly or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emilly at #3838 in the United States.

What do Emilly and Mia mean?

Emilly means "rival, eager, industrious" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Emilly and Mia boy or girl names?

Emilly is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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