Emily vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
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

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25 for Emily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

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 Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Emily and Mia mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Emily and Mia boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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