Layton vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#693
Total SSA Count
389
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layt, Layty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Layton Rank #693
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #693 for Layton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layton ___

  • Layton James
  • Layton Cole
  • Layton Reid
  • Layton Blake
  • Layton Hayes
  • Layton Allen

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 Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Layton and Mia mean?

Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Layton and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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