Ilana vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilana

Girl #2,468 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilani, Lana, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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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

Ilana Rank #2,468
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2468 for Ilana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilana ___

  • Ilana Ruth
  • Ilana Miriam
  • Ilana Sophie
  • Ilana Grace
  • Ilana Rose
  • Ilana 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 Ilana

Noam Ariel Yael Micah Tamar

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilana or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilana at #2468 in the United States.

What do Ilana and Mia mean?

Ilana means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ilana and Mia boy or girl names?

Ilana is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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