Mia vs Mila

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

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Mila

Girl #33 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic mil meaning grace

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Czech Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
5,472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mili

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Mila Rank #33

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33 for Mila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Mila ___

  • Mila Grace
  • Mila Rose
  • Mila Jane
  • Mila Kate
  • Mila Claire
  • Mila Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Mila

Sasha Natasha Luka Sofia Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Mila more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mila at #33 in the United States.

What do Mia and Mila mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin).

Are Mia and Mila boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Mila is primarily a girl name.

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