Mia vs Miley

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

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Miley

Girl #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiley, cheerful (derived from nickname)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#387
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Miley Rank #387

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #387 for Miley.

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

Miley ___

  • Miley Grace
  • Miley Rose
  • Miley Jane
  • Miley Anne
  • Miley Kate
  • Miley Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Miley

Riley Ella Harper Liam Mason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Miley more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Miley at #387 in the United States.

What do Mia and Miley mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Miley means "smiley, cheerful (derived from nickname)" (American English origin).

Are Mia and Miley boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Miley is primarily a girl name.

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