Iliana vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iliana

Girl #832 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the city of Troy (Ilium)"

Origin: Greek Ilion (Troy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Romanian Bulgarian Greek Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
326
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ili, Ana, Lily

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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

Iliana Rank #832
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #832 for Iliana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iliana ___

  • Iliana Rose
  • Iliana Grace
  • Iliana Sofia
  • Iliana Elena
  • Iliana Marie
  • Iliana Victoria

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 Iliana

Adriana Viviana Catalina Sebastian Mateo

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iliana or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Iliana at #832 in the United States.

What do Iliana and Mia mean?

Iliana means "from the city of Troy (Ilium)" (Greek Ilion (Troy) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Iliana and Mia boy or girl names?

Iliana is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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