Mia vs Molly

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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Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Molly Rank #208

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #208 for Molly.

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

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Molly more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Molly at #208 in the United States.

What do Mia and Molly mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Mia and Molly boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Molly is primarily a girl name.

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