Mia vs Nili

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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Nili

Girl #6,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"acronym for 'The Eternal One of Israel will not lie' (1 Samuel 15:29)"

Origin: Hebrew acronym

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,396
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ni, Lili

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Nili Rank #6,396

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6396 for Nili.

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

Nili ___

  • Nili Rose
  • Nili Maya
  • Nili Grace
  • Nili Shira
  • Nili Tali
  • Nili Dor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Nili

Tali Shira Yael Maya Ori

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Nili more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nili at #6396 in the United States.

What do Mia and Nili mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Nili means "acronym for 'The Eternal One of Israel will not lie' (1 Samuel 15:29)" (Hebrew acronym origin).

Are Mia and Nili boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Nili is primarily a girl name.

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