Lilith vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilith

Girl #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night monster"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Mesopotamian English Pagan/Wiccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lili

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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

Lilith Rank #256
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilith ___

  • Lilith Rose
  • Lilith Mae
  • Lilith Grace
  • Lilith Fern
  • Lilith Snow
  • Lilith Moon

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 Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Mia mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lilith and Mia boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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