Mia vs Phillip

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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Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#627
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Phillip Rank #627

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #627 for Phillip.

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

Phillip ___

  • Phillip James
  • Phillip John
  • Phillip Thomas
  • Phillip Michael
  • Phillip Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Phillip more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Mia and Phillip mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Mia and Phillip boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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