Leven vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leven Rank #5,885
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5885 for Leven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

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 Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Leven and Mia mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Leven and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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