Mia vs Willa

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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Willa

Girl #423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
729
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willi

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Willa Rank #423

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #423 for Willa.

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

Willa ___

  • Willa Grace
  • Willa Rose
  • Willa Jane
  • Willa Mae
  • Willa Claire
  • Willa Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Willa

Hazel June Cecily Theodore Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Willa more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Willa at #423 in the United States.

What do Mia and Willa mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Willa means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Mia and Willa boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Willa is primarily a girl name.

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