Mia vs Niilah

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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Layla Ellie Charlotte Sophie

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Niilah

Girl #25,523 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,523
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Nii, Niil, Niily

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Niilah Rank #25,523

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25523 for Niilah.

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

Niilah ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Niilah more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Niilah at #25523 in the United States.

What do Mia and Niilah mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mia and Niilah boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Niilah is primarily a girl name.

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