Lilya vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilya

Girl #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,532
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, 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

Lilya Rank #4,532
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4532 for Lilya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilya ___

  • Lilya Sofia
  • Lilya Anna
  • Lilya Marie
  • Lilya Nadia
  • Lilya Vera

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 Lilya

Mila Katya Sasha Nadia Ivan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilya or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lilya at #4532 in the United States.

What do Lilya and Mia mean?

Lilya means "lily flower" (Latin/Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lilya and Mia boy or girl names?

Lilya is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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