Ilay vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilay

Boy #4,490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is mine; my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,490
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lay

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

Ilay Rank #4,490
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4490 for Ilay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilay ___

  • Ilay James
  • Ilay Noah
  • Ilay David
  • Ilay Asher
  • Ilay Levi
  • Ilay Jonah

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 Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilay or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Ilay and Mia mean?

Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ilay and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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