Mia vs Tillie

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tillie

Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,235
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Till, Til

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Tillie Rank #1,235

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1235 for Tillie.

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

Tillie ___

  • Tillie Rose
  • Tillie Mae
  • Tillie Jane
  • Tillie Grace
  • Tillie Bea
  • Tillie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Tillie

Millie Nell Dot Archie Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Tillie more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tillie at #1235 in the United States.

What do Mia and Tillie mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Tillie means "mighty in battle, strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Mia and Tillie boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Tillie is primarily a girl name.

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