Ilya vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilya

Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,661
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilyusha, Il

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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

Ilya Rank #3,661
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3661 for Ilya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilya ___

  • Ilya Alexander
  • Ilya Nikolai
  • Ilya James
  • Ilya Dmitri
  • Ilya Theodore
  • Ilya Felix

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 Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilya or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Ilya and Mia mean?

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

Are Ilya and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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