Ilyana vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyana

Girl #2,419 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Russian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,419
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilya, Yana, Ilyi

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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

Ilyana Rank #2,419
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2419 for Ilyana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilyana ___

  • Ilyana Rose
  • Ilyana Marie
  • Ilyana Sofia
  • Ilyana Vera
  • Ilyana Nadine
  • Ilyana Claire

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 Ilyana

Katya Nikolai Sonya Misha Zara

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyana or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ilyana at #2419 in the United States.

What do Ilyana and Mia mean?

Ilyana means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ilyana and Mia boy or girl names?

Ilyana is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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