Mia vs Milly

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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Milly

Girl #1,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,800
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mill

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Milly Rank #1,800

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1800 for Milly.

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

Milly ___

  • Milly Rose
  • Milly Jane
  • Milly Grace
  • Milly Belle
  • Milly Jean
  • Milly Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Milly

Archie Bertie Daisy Elsie Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Milly more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Milly at #1800 in the United States.

What do Mia and Milly mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Milly means "strength in work, industrious" (Germanic origin).

Are Mia and Milly boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Milly is primarily a girl name.

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