Mia vs Milla

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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Milla

Girl #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Scandinavian Russian Serbian Croatian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,199
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Milla Rank #4,199

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4199 for Milla.

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

Milla ___

  • Milla Rose
  • Milla Grace
  • Milla Claire
  • Milla Jean
  • Milla Elise
  • Milla Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Milla

Anya Sasha Lara Vera Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Milla more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Milla at #4199 in the United States.

What do Mia and Milla mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Milla means "gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')" (Slavic origin).

Are Mia and Milla boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Milla is primarily a girl name.

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