Lisa vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lisa

Girl #987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English German Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lis, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lisa Rank #987
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #987 for Lisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lisa ___

  • Lisa Marie
  • Lisa Ann
  • Lisa Grace
  • Lisa Nicole
  • Lisa Renee
  • Lisa Claire

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 Lisa

Jennifer Karen Michael David Amy

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisa or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lisa at #987 in the United States.

What do Lisa and Mia mean?

Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Lisa and Mia boy or girl names?

Lisa is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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