Meilani vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Meilani Rank #814
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #814 for Meilani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meilani ___

  • Meilani Rose
  • Meilani Grace
  • Meilani Joy
  • Meilani Skye
  • Meilani Pearl
  • Meilani Jade

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 Meilani

Kai Leilani Koa Nalani Keanu

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meilani or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Meilani at #814 in the United States.

What do Meilani and Mia mean?

Meilani means "heavenly flower" (Hawaiian origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Meilani and Mia boy or girl names?

Meilani is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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