Mia vs Milli

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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Milli

Girl #5,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle strength"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,430
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mill

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Milli Rank #5,430

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5430 for Milli.

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

Milli ___

  • Milli Rose
  • Milli Grace
  • Milli Jane
  • Milli Mae
  • Milli Claire
  • Milli Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Milli

Finn Archie Lottie Teddy Bea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Milli more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Milli at #5430 in the United States.

What do Mia and Milli mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Milli means "gentle strength" (Old High German origin).

Are Mia and Milli boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Milli is primarily a girl name.

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