Lilly vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

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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

Lilly Rank #259
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

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 Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Mia mean?

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

Are Lilly and Mia boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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