Leiah vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leiah

Girl #3,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, tired"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,543
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lei

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leiah Rank #3,543
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3543 for Leiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leiah ___

  • Leiah Grace
  • Leiah Rose
  • Leiah Jane
  • Leiah Marie
  • Leiah Hope
  • Leiah Faith

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 Leiah

Rachel Hannah Miriam Jacob Joseph

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leiah or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leiah at #3543 in the United States.

What do Leiah and Mia mean?

Leiah means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Leiah and Mia boy or girl names?

Leiah is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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