Lesley 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lesley Rank #4,093
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4093 for Lesley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lesley ___

  • Lesley Ann
  • Lesley Marie
  • Lesley Lynn
  • Lesley Jane
  • Lesley Kay
  • Lesley Grace

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 Lesley

Sheila Carolyn Pamela Craig Colin

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesley or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lesley at #4093 in the United States.

What do Lesley and Mia mean?

Lesley means "garden of holly" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lesley and Mia boy or girl names?

Lesley is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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