Ilian vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilian

Boy #3,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ilium, ancient Troy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Romanian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,379
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili, Ian

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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

Ilian Rank #3,379
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3379 for Ilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilian ___

  • Ilian James
  • Ilian Alexander
  • Ilian Sebastian
  • Ilian Thomas
  • Ilian Anthony

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 Ilian

Dorian Julian Celeste Adriana Cassian

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilian or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilian at #3379 in the United States.

What do Ilian and Mia mean?

Ilian means "from Ilium, ancient Troy" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ilian and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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