Lilla vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilla

Girl #4,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Swedish Finnish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,304
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil, Lily

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Lilla Rank #4,304
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4304 for Lilla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilla ___

  • Lilla Rose
  • Lilla Mae
  • Lilla Jane
  • Lilla Claire
  • Lilla Grace
  • Lilla Anne

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 Lilla

Flora Violet Hugo Finn Astrid

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilla or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lilla at #4304 in the United States.

What do Lilla and Mia mean?

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

Are Lilla and Mia boy or girl names?

Lilla is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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