Meila vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meila

Girl #4,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

American Latvian Slavic Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,444
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mei, May

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Meila Rank #4,444
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4444 for Meila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meila ___

  • Meila Rose
  • Meila Grace
  • Meila Jane
  • Meila Claire
  • Meila Lily
  • Meila Ruth

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 Meila

Mila Isla Aria Noah Liam

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meila or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Meila at #4444 in the United States.

What do Meila and Mia mean?

Meila means "gracious, dear" (Slavic origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Meila and Mia boy or girl names?

Meila is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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