Ily vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ily Rank #3,328
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3328 for Ily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ily ___

  • Ily Rose
  • Ily Grace
  • Ily Mae
  • Ily Jane
  • Ily Faith
  • Ily Anne

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 Ily

Aria Zoe Finn Luca Piper

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ily or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ily at #3328 in the United States.

What do Ily and Mia mean?

Ily means "pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)" (Latin/Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ily and Mia boy or girl names?

Ily is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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