Lilian vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Lilian Rank #558
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #558 for Lilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

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 Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilian or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Lilian and Mia mean?

Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lilian and Mia boy or girl names?

Lilian is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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