Ilia vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilia

Boy #4,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Georgian Russian Bulgarian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,353
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ily

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Ilia Rank #4,353
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4353 for Ilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilia ___

  • Ilia James
  • Ilia Alexander
  • Ilia Nikolai
  • Ilia Vincent
  • Ilia Sebastian
  • Ilia George

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 Ilia

Sofia Natasha Leo Anastasia Dmitri

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilia at #4353 in the United States.

What do Ilia and Mia mean?

Ilia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ilia and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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