Ilani 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

Ilani Rank #2,073
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2073 for Ilani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilani ___

  • Ilani Rose
  • Ilani Grace
  • Ilani Mae
  • Ilani Joy
  • Ilani Eden
  • Ilani Pearl

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 Ilani

Ariel Talia Avi Noa Eitan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilani or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilani at #2073 in the United States.

What do Ilani and Mia mean?

Ilani means "my tree, belonging to the tree" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ilani and Mia boy or girl names?

Ilani is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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