Lili vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lili

Girl #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German French Romanian Spanish Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lils

Playground Safety Score

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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

Lili Rank #3,040
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3040 for Lili.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lili ___

  • Lili Rose
  • Lili Marie
  • Lili Grace
  • Lili Anne
  • Lili Belle
  • Lili Jane

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 Lili

Violet Iris Daisy Leo Oliver

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lili or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lili at #3040 in the United States.

What do Lili and Mia mean?

Lili means "lily flower, purity" (Latin origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lili and Mia boy or girl names?

Lili is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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