Mia vs Mills

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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Mills

Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,920
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Mills Rank #2,920

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2920 for Mills.

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

Mills ___

  • Mills James
  • Mills Harrison
  • Mills Bennett
  • Mills Cooper
  • Mills Edward
  • Mills Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Mills more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mia and Mills mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Mia and Mills boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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