Mia vs Zillah

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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Zillah

Girl #6,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian/Biblical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,129
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zill, Zia, Zilly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Zillah Rank #6,129

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6129 for Zillah.

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

Zillah ___

  • Zillah Rose
  • Zillah Mae
  • Zillah Dawn
  • Zillah Grace
  • Zillah Faith
  • Zillah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Zillah

Arabella Miriam Isadora Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Zillah more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Zillah at #6129 in the United States.

What do Mia and Zillah mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Zillah means "shade, shadow, protection" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mia and Zillah boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Zillah is primarily a girl name.

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