Liam vs Mila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Mila

Girl #33 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic mil meaning grace

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Czech Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
5,472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mili

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mila Rank #33

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #33 for Mila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Mila ___

  • Mila Grace
  • Mila Rose
  • Mila Jane
  • Mila Kate
  • Mila Claire
  • Mila Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mila

Sasha Natasha Luka Sofia Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mila more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mila at #33 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mila mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin).

Are Liam and Mila boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mila is primarily a girl name.

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