Mia vs Paylee

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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Bella Georgia Claire Vivienne

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Paylee

Girl #42,111 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #42,111
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Pay, Payl, Payly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5

Paylee Rank #42,111

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42111 for Paylee.

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

Paylee ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Paylee more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paylee at #42111 in the United States.

What do Mia and Paylee mean?

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

Are Mia and Paylee boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Paylee is primarily a girl name.

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