Ilona vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilona

Girl #4,931 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Hungarian

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Finnish Estonian Czech German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,931
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilo, Lona

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ilona Rank #4,931
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4931 for Ilona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilona ___

  • Ilona Rose
  • Ilona Marie
  • Ilona Sophie
  • Ilona Grace
  • Ilona Vera
  • Ilona Elise

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 Ilona

Eszter Katalin Zoltan Andras Judit

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilona or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilona at #4931 in the United States.

What do Ilona and Mia mean?

Ilona means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Hungarian origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ilona and Mia boy or girl names?

Ilona is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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